title: Hypersensitivity and jaundice due to azathioprine.
abstract: A patient is described who suffered hypersenitivity reactions (anorexia, nausea and vomiting) as well as cholestatic jaundice from therapy with azathioprine. Evidence is given that the 2 reactions were mediated by different portions of the azathioprine molecule.
mesh_terms: D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001379:Azathioprine