What is Azathioprine?
Immune-mediated diseases in dogs.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Azathioprine is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your veterinarian orders.
How does it work?
Interferes with the growth of immune cells.
What is it used for?
Immune-mediated diseases in dogs. Your veterinarian determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
- Flavored oral suspension. Flavored suspensions are shaken well and measured with the oral syringe we provide, then given by mouth.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your veterinarian.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Vomiting, bone marrow and liver effects; requires monitoring. Not for cats. Call your veterinarian or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Cats (it can cause serious bone marrow suppression), pregnancy, and people or dogs with low TPMT enzyme activity. Share your full medical history and medication list with your veterinarian.
How should it be stored?
Check your label: many flavored liquids are refrigerated. Shake well before each dose. Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Most medications are made for people, in strengths and forms that don’t suit pets. Compounding lets us prepare Azathioprine in the exact strength your veterinarian orders, in forms such as capsule, flavored oral suspension. Flavoring helps pets and people take it more easily. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.