Azathioprine (Noun)
Meaning
An immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was prescribed a daily dose of azathioprine to prevent transplant rejection.
- Azathioprine was added to her immunosuppressive regimen to reduce the risk of graft rejection.
- The study demonstrated that azathioprine significantly improved the survival rate of kidney transplant patients.
- The doctor carefully monitored the patient's liver function while administering azathioprine to minimize potential side effects.
- To manage his rheumatoid arthritis, the patient was treated with a combination of methotrexate and azathioprine.