Imuran (Cont.)

Dosing Information for Imuran

The dose of Imuran that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • The medical condition being treated
  • How your body responds to Imuran (some people do not clear the drug from the body as well as others)
  • Your weight
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Imuran Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Imuran

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Imuran. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Imuran include but are not limited to:
 
  • Leukopenia (low levels of certain white blood cells called leukocytes)
  • Infections
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting.
     
(Click Imuran Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Imuran

Imuran can potentially interact with a few medicines (see Imuran Drug Interactions).
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;