Comparing Azathioprine vs Colchicine
Azathioprine |
Colchicine |
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Prescribed for Crohn's Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Atopic Dermatitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Organ Transplant - Rejection Prophylaxis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Renal... more |
Colchicine is effective for preventing gout flares in adults; however, colchicine may interact with a number of other medications and cause gastrointestinal side effects at higher dosages. Prescribed... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.4
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8.1
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: infection, nausea, leukopenia, and vomiting. See the full azathioprine side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, and nausea. See the full colchicine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Azasan, and Imuran | Colcrys, and Mitigare | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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2 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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D
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with azathioprine:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with colchicine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 20, 1968 |
July 29, 2009 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Ulcerative Colitis I was extremely sick for over 2 years and refused to take this medication due to how scared I was of the side effects. I decided it was worth the risk and started taking it. I was tired a lot the first month but after one month I felt so good! I have been on it now for about 6 months and I am doing wonderful. I think we hear a lot of the bad things online because the people who these drugs work for are out enjoying life. I hope I give some of you peace of mind.