Azamun 50mg Tablet
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Overview
Azamun 50mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Azathioprine 50mg. It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.
Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.
On DoctorOnCall, Azamun 50mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.
Directions for Use
Take Azamun 50mg Tablet with food to reduce stomach upset, at the times instructed by your specialist. Attend all scheduled blood tests, as azathioprine requires regular monitoring of your full blood count and liver function, especially when starting treatment or after any dose change.
Dosage
The dose of Azamun 50mg Tablet is individualised by your specialist based on your body weight, the condition being treated, your blood test results, and (where tested) your TPMT enzyme activity, which affects how you metabolise this medicine. Never adjust your own dose – your specialist will guide any changes based on your response and blood count monitoring.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Increased risk of infections
- Fatigue or weakness
- Skin rash or sensitivity to sunlight
- Low blood cell counts (anaemia, low white blood cells or platelets)
- Liver enzyme changes (rare)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to azathioprine or mercaptopurine
- Pregnancy, unless your specialist has determined the benefit clearly outweighs the risk
- Live vaccines should not be given while you are taking this medicine, without your specialist’s specific advice
- Severe, pre-existing bone marrow suppression
Drug / Food Interactions
- Allopurinol significantly increases azathioprine blood levels and toxicity – your specialist must reduce your azathioprine dose substantially (often by around 75%) if these are combined
- ACE inhibitors (blood pressure medicines) may increase the risk of low blood cell counts when combined with azathioprine
- Warfarin’s blood-thinning effect may be reduced when taken with azathioprine, requiring closer monitoring
- Inform your specialist of all medicines, including over-the-counter products and supplements, before starting or continuing this medicine
Quick Tips
- Attend every scheduled blood test – this medicine requires regular monitoring of your blood counts and liver function
- Contact your specialist immediately for fever, sore throat, unusual bruising/bleeding, or persistent tiredness
- Avoid live vaccines unless your specialist specifically advises otherwise
- Never stop or change your dose without your specialist’s instruction, even if you feel well
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azamun 50mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Azamun 50mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Azamun 50mg Tablet contain?
Azamun 50mg Tablet is supplied as a tablet and contains Azathioprine 50mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Azamun 50mg Tablet is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Azamun 50mg Tablet?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Azamun 50mg Tablet?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Azamun 50mg Tablet on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Azamun 50mg Tablet?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Azamun 50mg Tablet be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Azamun 50mg Tablet registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Azathioprine 50mg
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
There is no adequate data on use during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before use.
Breastfeeding
Use with caution. Monitor infant for potential adverse reactions.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
It is not advisable to drive if you experience side effects from this medicine.
