Azathioprine has 31 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 5 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 11 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Febuxostat, Febuxostat Tablets 40 Mg, Natalizumab. Patients taking Azathioprine should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 31
- Contraindicated
- 5
- Major
- 11
- Moderate
- 12
- Minor
- 1
Contraindicated (5)
- Azathioprine + Febuxostat— Febuxostat is contraindicated in patients being treated with azathioprine. Concomitant administration could increase pla…
- Azathioprine + Febuxostat Tablets 40 Mg— Febuxostat is contraindicated with azathioprine. Concomitant use increases plasma concentrations of 6-mercaptopurine met…
- Azathioprine + Natalizumab— Should not be used concomitantly with natalizumab due to potential increased risk of PML and other infections.
- Azathioprine + Natalizumab-Sztn— Should not be used concomitantly with natalizumab due to increased risk of PML and other infections in Crohn's disease p…
- Azathioprine + Tofacitinib— Immunosuppressive drug with risk of added immunosuppression. Concomitant use with XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR is not recommended.
Major (11)
- Azathioprine + Allopurinol— Concomitant use requires dose reduction of azathioprine as recommended in its prescribing information.
- Azathioprine + Allopurinol Sodium— Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase-mediated metabolism, increasing azathioprine exposure and risk of adverse effects.…
- Azathioprine + Angiotensin Ii— Use to control hypertension has been reported to induce anemia and severe leukopenia in patients on azathioprine.
- Azathioprine + Balsalazide Disodium— Concurrent use may increase risk for blood disorders, bone marrow failure, and associated complications. Monitor blood t…
- Azathioprine + Co-Trimoxazole— Drug affecting leukocyte production may lead to exaggerated leukopenia, especially in renal transplant recipients.
- Azathioprine + Cyclophosphamide— Increased risk of hepatotoxicity including liver necrosis with concomitant use.
- Azathioprine + Mesalamine— Increased risk of blood disorders and bone marrow failure; monitor complete blood cell counts and platelet counts if con…
- Azathioprine + Methotrexate— Patients receiving concomitant therapy with methotrexate and azathioprine should be closely monitored for possible incre…
- Azathioprine + Mycophenilic Acid— Competition for purine metabolism; concomitant administration is not recommended.
- Azathioprine + Olsalazine Sodium— Concurrent use may increase risk of blood dyscrasias, bone marrow failure, and associated complications. Monitor complet…
- Azathioprine + Ribavirin— Concomitant use induces severe pancytopenia and increases risk of azathioprine-related myelotoxicity through interferenc…
Moderate (12)
- Azathioprine + Basiliximab— Azathioprine added to basiliximab regimen with cyclosporine and corticosteroids; no dose adjustment necessary. Total bod…
- Azathioprine + Cyclophosphamide Injection, Solution— Increased risk of hepatotoxicity including liver necrosis when used with cyclophosphamide.
- Azathioprine + Olsalazine— Aminosalicylate derivative inhibits TPMT enzyme. Concomitant use should be done with caution.
- Azathioprine + Sulfasalazine— Aminosalicylate derivative inhibits TPMT enzyme. Concomitant use should be done with caution.
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in approximately 30% of subjects with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis; did not…
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Aauz— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in approximately 30% of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis subjects. Use did not …
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Aekn— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in approximately 30% of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis subjects. Use did not …
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Auub— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in approximately 30% of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis subjects; did not appe…
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Hmny— Used concomitantly in approximately 30% of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis subjects; did not appear to influence …
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Srlf— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in approximately 30% of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis subjects; did not appe…
- Azathioprine + Ustekinumab-Ttwe— Immunomodulator used concomitantly in ~30% of CD/UC subjects; did not appear to influence overall safety or efficacy of …
- Azathioprine + Warfarin— Azathioprine may inhibit the anticoagulant effect of warfarin.
Minor (1)
- Azathioprine + Belimumab— Administered concomitantly in clinical trials without evidence of clinically meaningful effect on belimumab pharmacokine…