Hypersensitivity to azathioprine in myasthenia gravis.
A patient with myasthenia gravis is described who exhibited hypersensitivity including an apparent acute exacerbation of the underlying disorder when treated with azathioprine. 6-mercaptoprine (6-MP) also produced hypersensitivity which, in contrast, did not manifest as a myasthenic exacerbation.
D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015122:Mercaptopurine / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D015122:Mercaptopurine; D001379:Azathioprine