Flashcard sets with a 'azathioprine' term meaning 'imuran,, antimetabolite precursor of 6-mercaptopurine that interferes witht he metabolism and synthesis of nucleic acids. toxic to proliferating lymphocytes. used for kindney transplantation, autoimmune disorders (including glomerulonephritis and hemolytic anemia). toxicity: bone marrow suppression. active metabolite mercaptopurine is metabolized by xanthine oxidase; thus, toxic effects may be increased by allopurinol.'

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