Abstract:Introduction: Azathioprine is used as an off - label drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. It is one of the oldest and most widely used immunosuppressants that targets T and B lymphocytes and thus reduces the relapse and slows down the disease progression with the almost same efficacy as the other disease modifying drugs for multiple sclerosis. But due to its side effect profile it isn’t used as a standard choice of treatment. However, its cost effectiveness and oral route of administration makes it a … Show more
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