Imuran
Imuran ingredients
| Active ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Azathioprine | 50 mg/1 |
What Imuran is used for
The FDA lists the approved uses on the official label (below). In the EU, azathioprine is approved as Jayempi for:
Jayempi is indicated in combination with other immunosuppressive agents for the prophylaxis of transplant rejection in patients receiving allogenic kidney, liver, heart, lung or pancreas transplants. Azathioprine is indicated in immunosuppressive regimens as an adjunct to immunosuppressive agents that form the mainstay of treatment (basis immunosuppression). Jayempi is used as an immunosuppressant antimetabolite either alone or, more commonly, in combination with other agents (usually corticosteroids) and/ or procedures which influence the immune response. Jayempi is indicated in patients who are intolerant to glucocorticosteroids or if the therapeutic response is inadequate despite treatment with high doses of glucocorticosteroids, in the following diseases: severe active rheumatoid arthritis (chronic polyarthritis) that cannot be kept under control by less toxic agents (disease-modifyi…
EU wording from the European Medicines Agency; US approved uses can differ.
Key facts
- Brand
- Imuran
- Generic name
- Azathioprine
- Made by
- Legacy Pharma USA Inc.
- Forms
- Tablet
- Given
- Oral
- Drug class
- Purine Antimetabolite
- FDA approval
- New drug application (NDA) NDA016324
- On the US market since
- 2017
Official information
- MedlinePlus drug information (search for Azathioprine)
In India
- Azathioprine: 53 brands in India
Specialist medicine: started and supervised by a specialist doctor or hospital. This page is a plain-language summary of public official information, not medical advice; follow your doctor and the official product information.
Common questions
What is Imuran?
Imuran (Azathioprine) is a cancer medicine made by Legacy Pharma USA Inc., approved by the US FDA.
What are the ingredients of Imuran?
Imuran contains Azathioprine (50 mg/1).
Is Imuran approved in Europe?
The same active substance is approved in the EU as Jayempi.
From the FDA National Drug Code directory (open.fda.gov, public domain) and the European Medicines Agency medicines list. Page made 5 November 2026 by Satya Babu.
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