Pharmacy Info Sheet: Azathioprine (Imuran®) - BC Renal Agency
Pharmacy Info Sheet: Azathioprine (Imuran®) - BC Renal Agency
Pharmacy Info Sheet: Azathioprine (Imuran®) - BC Renal Agency
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<strong>Azathioprine</strong> (Imuran ® )MEDICATION INFO SHEETIS AZATHIOPRINE HARMFUL DURINGPREGNANCY?• <strong>Azathioprine</strong> readily crosses the placenta intothe bloodstream of the fetus.• The risk of azathioprine use during pregnancyshould be reviewed carefully by and discussedwith your doctor (ideally before pregnancy).• <strong>Azathioprine</strong> is transferred into the breastmilk, therefore breastfeeding is notrecommended.HOW DO I STORE THE MEDICATION?Store at room temperature away from moistureand sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keepout of reach of children.REORDERING PROCEDURETo refill your medication, speak to your doctor orpharmacist.<strong>BC</strong> <strong>Renal</strong> <strong>Agency</strong> • Suite 700-1380 Burrard St. • Vancouver, <strong>BC</strong> • V6Z 2H3 • 604.875.7340 • <strong>BC</strong><strong>Renal</strong><strong>Agency</strong>.caCreated January 2013 by M. Leung, St. Paul’s Hospital Kidney Care ClinicPage 2 of 2
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