Imuran Drug Interactions

Aminosalicylates, ACE inhibitors, and warfarin are just a few of the medications that can interact with Imuran. Drug interactions such as these can cause several problems, such as an increased risk of blood clots, anemia, or low levels of white blood cells, or a decreased effectiveness of some medications. If you are experiencing Imuran drug interactions, your healthcare provider may adjust the dosages and monitor you more closely.

 

Imuran Drug Interactions: An Overview

Imuran® (azathioprine) can potentially interact with a few other medicines. Some of the medicines that may lead to Imuran drug interactions include:
 
  • Allopurinol (Zyloprim®)
 
  • Aminosalicylates, such as:
 
 
  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors), including:
 
 
  • Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim®, Cotrim®, Septra®, Sulfatrim®)
 
  • Warfarin (Coumadin®, Jantoven®).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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