Table 2. Reasons for azathioprine and mycophenolate mofetil discontinuation during follow-up period.
Reason | Azathioprine (n=54) | Mycophenolate mofetil (n=43) |
---|---|---|
Elevated transaminase | 4 | 0 |
Pancreatitis | 1 | 0 |
Nausea/vomiting | 1 | 1 |
Recurrent infection | 1 | 0 |
Cytopenia | 0 | 1 |
Patient Preference | 1 | 5 |
Disease progression/treatment failure | 6 | 4 |
Unknown | 1 | 1 |