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Is there a better medication than azathioprine to treat autoimmune hepatitis?

Is there a better medication than azathioprine to treat autoimmune hepatitis?

by Erin Anderson | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Craig Lammert, M.D., AIHA Executive Director Azathioprine (Imuran) has reigned as the most common medication to treat autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) beyond steroids for more than 50 years. Yet, over the years, patients and doctors have raised concerns with its use....

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