Azathioprine Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • An Infection
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Megaloblastic Anemia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Anemia
  • Decreased Blood Platelets

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Tumor
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia, A Type Of Blood Cancer
  • Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease, A Type Of Liver Disease
  • Hepatosplenic T-Cell Lymphoma
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Overactive Macrophage Immune Cells
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • Sweet's Disease

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • Bowel Movements Containing Much Fat
  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Hair Loss
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Muscle Pain
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