Role of azathioprine in severe ulcerative colitis: one-year, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.

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In patients with ulcerative colitis, azathioprine had no effect in achieving remission, when given in combination with prednisolone; however, it lowers the proportion of relapses. Side effects like pancreatitis and hepatitis are mild and respond promptly to drug withdrawal.

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