Low-dose azathioprine is effective in maintaining remission in steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis: results from a territory-wide Chinese population-based IBD registry

Conclusions:
In the Chinese population, low-dose AZA is effective for maintaining remission in steroid-dependent UC patients. Standard-dose AZA was associated with more than threefold increased risk of leukopenia.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - June 11, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shi, H. Y., Chan, F. K. L., Leung, W. K., Li, M. K. K., Leung, C. M., Sze, S. F., Ching, J. Y. L., Lo, F. H., Tsang, S. W. C., Shan, E. H. S., Mak, L. Y., Lam, B. C. Y., Hui, A. J., Chow, W. H., Wong, M. T. L., Hung, I. F. N., Hui, Y. T., Chan, Y. K., Cha Tags: Original Research Source Type: research