Steroids may prevent leukopenia, interfering with response to IV azathioprine in treatment of Crohn's disease.
Korelitz
B I
BI
Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York.
D001379:Azathioprine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007970:Leukopenia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D013256:Steroids; D001379:Azathioprine