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Patients receiving azathioprine are prone to infections. Constant checking of blood counts is essential to monitor and adjust dosage for any bone-marrow toxicity.
Patients should be warned to report immediately any signs or symptoms of bone marrow suppression e.g. inexplicable bruising or bleeding, infection.
Patients with increased risk of skin cancer should avoid exposure to sunlight.
Administration of azathioprine to renal transplant recipients is accompanied by increased fertility.
This product contains lactose, so if the patient has been told by the doctor that he/she has an intolerance to some sugars, contact the doctor before taking this medicinal product.
