Adverse reactions to azathioprine mimicking gastroenteritis

J Rheumatol. 1986 Dec;13(6):1117-8.

Abstract

We describe two patients with rheumatic disease who developed nausea, vomiting, fever and diarrhea after a single dose of azathioprine. Both patients had recurrence of these symptoms upon rechallenge.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Azathioprine / adverse effects*
  • Diarrhea / chemically induced
  • Female
  • Fever / chemically induced
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nausea / chemically induced
  • Vomiting / chemically induced

Substances

  • Azathioprine