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Hypersensitivity to azathioprine in myasthenia gravis.

Authors :
Watts GF
Corston R
Source :
Postgraduate medical journal [Postgrad Med J] 1984 May; Vol. 60 (703), pp. 362-3.
Publication Year :
1984

Abstract

A patient with myasthenia gravis is described who exhibited hypersensitivity including an apparent acute exacerbation of the underlying disorder when treated with azathioprine. 6-mercaptoprine (6-MP) also produced hypersensitivity which, in contrast, did not manifest as a myasthenic exacerbation.

Subjects

Subjects :
Humans
Male
Mercaptopurine adverse effects
Middle Aged
Azathioprine adverse effects
Drug Hypersensitivity etiology
Myasthenia Gravis drug therapy

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0032-5473
Volume :
60
Issue :
703
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Postgraduate medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6539914
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.60.703.362
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