Hypersensitivity to azathioprine in a patient with Crohn's disease: a case report

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Oct;109(10):735. doi: 10.17235/reed.2017.5031/2017.

Abstract

Azathioprine (AZA) is commonly used in inflammatory bowel disease and many other medical diseases. The most common adverse events of AZA include gastrointestinal effects, hepatotoxicity, myelotoxicity and pancreatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Azathioprine / adverse effects*
  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Azathioprine