monitoring azathioprine
Last reviewed 01/2018
Check full blood count before starting treatment, once weekly for the first four weeks, then at least every 3 months throughout treatment. Check:- Haemoglobin
- Total white cell count
- Neutrophil count
- Platelet count
- also check liver function tests
Patients should immediately have a full blood count if they develop any symptoms suggestive of marrow depression.
Reference:
(1) Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (2002);39 (12):91-95.