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BMJ. 2005 Feb 12;330(7487):352.

Azathioprine-induced pancytopenia in a patient with pompholyx and deficiency of erythrocyte thiopurine methyltransferase.

Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2PW. konstantopoulou@nww-tr.wales.nhs.uk

PMID: 15705694 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC548735

Patient Drug Information

  • Mercaptopurine (Purinethol® )

    Your doctor has ordered the drug mercaptopurine to help treat your illness. The drug is taken by mouth in tablet form.

  • Azathioprine (Azasan® , Imuran® )

    Azathioprine is used with other medications to prevent rejection of kidney transplants. It is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis (a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain and swellin...