AZATHIOPRINE
Introduction and Definition Azathioprine, often referred to by its key trade name, Imuran, is a potent pharmaceutical agent classified as an immunosuppressive drug. Developed initially as a chemical derivative of the cytotoxic agent 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), azathioprine is a pro-drug that plays a critical role in managing conditions characterized by excessive or misdirected immune activity. The […]