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Imuran generic name?

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What is Imuran’s generic name?

Imuran is the brand name for azathioprine (also written as azathioprine, with chemical name 6-[(1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thio]-1H-purine). [1]

Is the Imuran generic the same medicine as azathioprine tablets?

Yes. Generic versions marketed as azathioprine use the same active ingredient as Imuran (they may differ by manufacturer and inactive ingredients, but the drug substance is azathioprine). [1]

Why do people ask for the Imuran generic name?

Because prescribing and substitution are typically done by active ingredient (azathioprine), not the brand name (Imuran). That matters for pharmacy fills and for checking drug strength. [1]

What strength is commonly listed when you ask for azathioprine (Imuran)?

Azathioprine products are commonly sold in strengths such as 50 mg and others, depending on the country and manufacturer (the key is that the medicine is azathioprine regardless of brand). [1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugs.com/imuran.html



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

35
35%
Grade D

Poor

Not Aligned

Patient Risk: Moderate

Summary

Only two descriptive claims are clearly supported by the provided label excerpt (DESCRIPTION). Other substantive formulation/market claims are not supported by cited labeling, and the evaluation does not cover multiple priority label areas (e.g., boxed warnings/contraindications/pregnancy/pediatrics/detailed dosing safety), limiting on-label alignment assurance.


Category Scores

Indication
0
Poor
Dosage
40
Partial

Accurate Statements

Imuran is the brand name for azathioprine.
DESCRIPTION indicates IMURAN (azathioprine).
The chemical name of azathioprine is 6-[(1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl)thio]-1H-purine.
DESCRIPTION provides azathioprine chemical name/nomenclature.

Unsupported Statements

Generic versions marketed as azathioprine use the same active ingredient as Imuran.
Not supported by the provided label sections/excerpts; no label citation provided.
Azathioprine tablets may differ by manufacturer and inactive ingredients.
Not supported by the provided label sections/excerpts; no label citation provided.
Azathioprine products are commonly sold in strengths such as 50 mg.
Only the label excerpt specifies Imuran tablets contain 50 mg azathioprine; the claim asserts a broader market-wide/common-strength characterization not supported by provided label text.

Contradictions


Important Omissions

Coverage of boxed warnings, contraindications, and other key safety sections was not addressed in the evaluated content.
Importance: High

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Moderate
The evaluated response largely contains non-dosing descriptive claims, but it includes unsupported formulation/market generalizations and does not demonstrate label-covered safety content audit coverage (e.g., boxed warnings/contraindications), which reduces confidence in on-label accuracy for patient-facing information.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk Moderate

Recommendation

Not Aligned

Primary Issue
Multiple claims are not supported by the provided FDA label excerpts/citations, and key safety-related label areas were not audited.

Suggested Improvement
Restrict claims to what is explicitly supported by cited label sections (e.g., DESCRIPTION for chemical identity and Imuran tablet 50 mg content) and re-audit against additional label sections (contraindications, boxed warnings, pregnancy/lactation, pediatric use, and detailed dosing/administration safety) with precise citations.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
43
Visibility
42
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
50
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

the brand name for azathioprine


Core Claims
  • Imuran is the brand name for azathioprine.
  • Generic versions marketed as azathioprine use the same active ingredient as Imuran.
  • Prescribing and substitution are typically done by the active ingredient (azathioprine), not the brand name (Imuran).
  • Azathioprine products are commonly sold in strengths such as 50 mg.
Differentiators
  • Focus is on the active ingredient (azathioprine) rather than the brand name (Imuran).
  • Generic azathioprine may differ by manufacturer and inactive ingredients, but the drug substance is azathioprine.

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned