Azopex-50
Azopex-50 is a medicine that is used to prevent organ rejection for people who have kidney transplants. It has azathioprine 50mg ingredients that contain antibiotic molecules. To allow the function normally to the new kidney, this medicine is used with other medicines. It is generally used to suppress the immune system. It makes the immune system weak so that the organ can harm the new kidney function. This medicine is highly effective if you are suffering from reliable disease.
Common Uses
Azopex is mainly used for:
Autoimmune disease: When our immune system attacks health cells in the body and causes our body pain and inflammation then Azopex is used. This autoimmune system attacks on skin, muscles, liver, and other body parts.
Organ transplantation: When a kidney is transplanted, then some organs reject the kidney and do not let it function properly. At that time Azopex is used to prevent organ rejections.
Severe allergic Conditions: Some diseases are not treated with other medicines than Azopex-50 used to treat those diseases like: Severe eczema and Asthma(in rare cases).
Key Ingredients
In Azopex-50, only one key ingredient present is Azathioprine. Let’s see how it works:
Azathioprine: It is a drug that is known as Immunosuppressive and works by preventing the production of two molecules-DNA and RNA in immune cells. It helps in preventing the good and healthy cells from the immune system because it attacks the good cells for organ rejection. It is an active ingredient that helps in providing the therapeutic effect for various conditions including kidney transplantation.
Dose of Azopex-50
Take Azopex-50 tablets once a day. Ensure to take this medicine with food for better results. Never adjust the dose on your own, firstly consult with a doctor. If you have missed the dose then continue with the next dose. Never overdose Azopex-50.
Side Effects of Azopex-50
Azopex-50 has some side effects that can be seen when starting the medicine:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Leukopenia
- Anemia
- Fatigue
- Hair loss.
Safety information for Azopex-50
Azopex is used for serious diseases so it is important to know about some information for using Azopex regularly. Let’s see:
Monitoring & Test
For this disease or symptoms, you should take blood tests regularly in Azathioprine. Also, consider these things:-
- Check CBC(Complete Blood Count) for checking the low white blood cells and platelets.
- Check liver functional test.
- Take kidney function tests regularly.
Reduce the risk of skin cancer
If you use this medicine in the long term then it can cause skin cancer, if you want to reduce the risk of skin cancer, then follow these two considerations:
- Check your skin daily with yourself or a doctor, if any minimalist change in molecules on the skin then start treatment as soon as possible.
- Use sun protection every time you go out in the sun. For this use sunscreen, sun protection clothes, and prolonged sun exposure.
Drug overdose
If you are taking Adipex-50, then avoid getting other drugs or medicine that interacts with the present drug- Immunosuppressive. Some drugs increase the risk of blood count, and increase the level of Azathioprine and blood clotting.
Diet
Generally, there is no restriction on any food with this medicine but ensure you take only a healthy diet for fast recovery. It will support you in fighting all diseases.
