Generic Imuran is currently sold under the names Azathioprine tablets and Azasan tablets. The medication is available in three strengths: Azathioprine 50 mg tablets, Azasan 75 mg tablets, and Azasan 100 mg tablets. The FDA has assigned an "AB" rating to generic Imuran, which means that it is considered equivalent to the brand-name medication. However, it may have different inactive ingredients.
Generic Imuran: An Overview
Imuran® (
azathioprine) is a prescription medication that is approved for the following uses:
- To be used along with other medications to prevent organ rejection after a kidney transplant
- To reduce the signs and symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis.
Imuran is currently made by Prometheus Laboratories. However, it has since come off-patent and is available in generic form. Generic Imuran is sold under the following names:
Generic manufacturers can choose to create a new name for their product instead of using the conventional generic name. This is the case with Azasan.
Strengths of Generic Imuran
Generic Imuran is available in the following strengths:
- Azathioprine 50 mg tablets
- Azasan 75 mg tablets
- Azasan 100 mg tablets.
A generic injectable version of Imuran is also available.
Who Makes Generic Imuran?
Generic Imuran is made by the following companies:
- Bedford Laboratories
- Roxane Laboratories
- Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
- Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals
- Zydus Pharmaceuticals
- Salix Pharmaceuticals (the manufacturer of Azasan tablets).
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