Tag: myelosuppression

Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects
Lee Mckenna 1 25 November 2025

Azathioprine and TPMT Testing: How Genetic Screening Prevents Life-Threatening Side Effects

Azathioprine is an affordable immunosuppressant, but up to 1 in 300 people have a genetic flaw that makes it dangerous. TPMT and NUDT15 testing can prevent life-threatening blood cell loss before it starts.