Imuran Uses (Cont.)

How Does Imuran Work?

It is not known exactly how Imuran works to prevent kidney transplant rejection or to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The medication acts in a way similar to certain types of chemotherapy medications, killing cells by damaging DNA. Also, much like chemotherapy medications, Imuran suppresses the immune system (it is thought that the drug works mostly by suppressing the immune system). As mentioned, the immune system is responsible for rejecting transplanted organs, and an overactive immune system plays an important role in rheumatoid arthritis.
 

Imuran Uses in Children

Imuran has not been approved for use in children. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits of using the drug in children.
 

Off-Label Imuran Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend Imuran for something other than the conditions it was approved to treat. This is called an "off-label" use. At this time, off-label Imuran uses include treating:
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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