Azathioprine

Drug Category: Immunosuppressant
Drug Sub-Category:
GENE TEST(S) RECOMMENDED

Clinical Guidance

The test for Azathioprine is recommended by the GenesFX clinical team, as it has been shown that this enzyme is important in how the drug is handled in the body. 

  • Azathioprine is metabolized by the genes found on the left

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Why testing is important?

IN MEDICINE, ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL. TWO PEOPLE WHO TAKE THE SAME MEDICATION MAY HAVE VERY DIFFERENT RESPONSES.

Environment, diet, age, lifestyle and state of health can all influence a person's response to medicines, however strong evidence now suggests that genetic factors play an important role.

A simple genetic test can reduce the risk of side effects and provides doctors with another tool that they can use in clinical decision-making by;

  • Finding the right drug and the right dose
  • Safer use of medications by minimising Adverse Drug Reactions
  • Improving therapeutic response to prescribed medications

A once in a lifetime gene test will guide doctors in prescribing medications that suit you 


Specific Gene Tests Available for Azathioprine:

Single Gene Test(s) Available

Tests can be ordered as individual tests

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Alternative Names:

Alti-Azathioprine (Canada) Apo-Azathioprine Genn Azathioprine (Canada) Azahexal (Australia)
Azamun (Australia) Azapin (Australia) Azasan (United States)
azathioprine (Australia) Azathioprine Sodium (Alternative Generic Name) gen-azathioprine (Canada)
Imuran (United States) Imuran (Australia) Imuran (Canada)
Novo-azathioprine (Canada) Thioprine (Australia)