WebThiopurines (azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine) are used as a disease-modifying agents to maintain remission in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). Azathioprine is a pro-drug, which is cleaved rapidly in the liver to 6-mercaptopurine. Azathioprine* use has been widely established in the maintenance of remission of WebA Shared Care Agreement (SCA) is a local guideline that outlines the responsibilities of the specialist and the GP for the prescribing and monitoring of medicines, once a patient is stable on that medicine. This letter has recently been circulated to all practices in Lincolnshire regarding the current status of Shared Care Agreements.
Shared Care Agreement Prescribing Guideline DMARDs
WebMay 1, 2003 · 01.05.03. Drugs affecting the immune response. Azathioprine. (Gastroenterology) Formulary. Tablets. Maintenance of remission of acute ulcerative … WebSecondary care may check TPMT prior to initiation,and TGN/MMPN levels at 6-10 weeks and adjust dose accordingly. Ongoing primary care responsibility: FBC, creatinine / calculated GFR, ALT and / or AST and albumin at least every 12 weeks Contraindications Hypersensitivity to the active substance (azathioprine or mercaptopurine) or to any of the reach lawyer
Coventry and Warwickshire Area Prescribing Committee Formulary
WebAs per secondary care responsibilities, for clarity the frequency of monitoring should be specified in the initial shared care request. • The patient should be asked about the … WebShared Care Guideline for Azathioprine in Rheumatological Conditions in Adults Page 2 of 12 Other connective tissue disease e.g. polymyositis, vasculitis 3. Criteria for shared care … Web1. Reply to the request for shared care as soon as practicable i.e. within 10 working days 2. Prescribe Azathioprine (in conjunction with prednisolone) at the dose recommended 3. In the patient's notes, using the appropriate Read Code listed below, denote that the patient is receiving treatment under a shared care agreement reach lcd