| Agent Name |
Azathioprine |
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| Alternative Name |
Imuran |
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| CAS Number |
446-86-6 |
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| Formula |
C9-H7-N7-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
6-[(1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio]-1H-purine; Imuran; Cytostatics; Azathioprine; Azatioprin; Azothioprine; Ccucol; BW 57-322; Methylnitroimidazolylmercaptopurine; Imurek; Imurel; 6-(Methyl-p-nitro-5-imidazolyl)-thiopurine; 6-((1-Methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thio)purine; 6-(1-Methyl-p-nitro-5-imidazolyl)-thiopurine; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an immunosuppressant and anticancer drug; [Kanerva, p. 1130] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers (a packaging worker and a mechanic); [Kanerva, p. 1130] |
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| Reference Link |
Allergic contact dermatitis from azathioprine |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AZATHIOPRINE
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