The medication azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan) is a drug used to inhibit the immune response that causes rejection of kidney transplants and to treat autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, etc. Warning Long-term use may raise your chance of cancer. Lymphoma and other cancers have happened in people who take Imuran (azathioprine tablets) or drugs like it. Azathioprine oral tablet is available as brand-name drugs and as a generic drug. Brand names: Imuran, Azasan. Azathioprine comes in two forms: an oral tablet and an injectable solution. Azathioprine therapy requires an experienced clinician who is familiar with the mutagenic potential and risk of hematological toxicities associated with the drug. Vous êtes à la recherche d’un(e) comédien(ne)? L’agence ADK-Kasting dispose d’une base de données de près de 3000 comédiens belges et internationaux, professionnels ou non. DESCRIPTION. IMURAN (azathioprine), an immunosuppressive antimetabolite, is available in tablet form for oral administration. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg azathioprine and the inactive ingredients lactose, magnesium stearate, potato starch, povidone, and stearic acid. This is why most people tend to have less side-effects and that is why it is used in inhalers for long-term use by asmathics. For those who are concerned about the other steroids - it needs to be remembered that all drugs for crohn's have serious side effects including the potential of many to promote and initiate cancers [Imuran, remicade etc.]. Imuran (azathioprine), an immunosuppressive antimetabolite, is available in tablet form for oral administration. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg azathioprine and the inactive ingredients lactose, magnesium stearate, potato starch, povidone, and stearic acid. Azathioprine (AZA), sold under the brand name Imuran among others, is an immunosuppressive medication. It is used in rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and in kidney transplants to prevent rejection. How to use Imuran. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily. Take this medication with food to reduce stomach upset.