Screen for Thiopurine methyltransferase deficiency an enzyme that metabolises azathioprine. Patients should be warned to report immediately any signs or symptoms of bone marrow suppression e.g. inexplicable bruising or bleeding, infection
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Indication Dose Frequency Route Transplant rejection 1-2.5 mg/kg/day OD PO Autoimmune 1-3 mg/kg/day OD PO Inflammatory bowel disease 2-2.5 mg/kg/day OD PO Cautions
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