title: [Azathioprine in rheumatology].
abstract: The indication for azathioprine (Imurek) has to be strictly adjusted, but amongst the immunosuppresive drugs it is without doubt the best tolerated substance and--provided that regular controls are carried out--is therefore also suitable for long-term treatment in practice.
mesh_terms: D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D001379:Azathioprine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000188:drug therapy; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000187:drug effects; D009220:Myositis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010488:Polyarteritis Nodosa / Q000188:drug therapy; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D001379:Azathioprine
vernacular_title: Azathioprin in der Rheumatologie.