Managing Azathioprine-Induced Myelosuppression and Alopecia Totalis: Lessons from a SLE Patient
Introduction Azathioprine (AZA), an immunosuppressant and mercaptopurine analog, is used to manage rheumatological and immunological conditions. Although effective, AZA can cause myelosuppression, sometimes necessitating dose adjustments or discontinuation. While severe pancytopenia or alopecia is r...
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| Main Authors: | Saumya Dinithi Rupasinghe, Duminda Abeysinghe |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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World Scientific Publishing
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology |
| Online Access: | https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S2661341724740936 |
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