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Tag: Purine antimetabolite

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What is the drug classification of azathioprine?

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Azathioprine (brand names Azasan, Imuran) is a widely used medication, with FDA approval dating back to 1968 for transplant rejection prevention and severe rheumatoid arthritis. So, **what is the drug classification of azathioprine?** It is classified primarily as an immunosuppressant, but also more specifically as a purine antimetabolite.