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Mercaptopurine
Information about Mercaptopurine
Mercaptopurine Uses
Mercaptopurine is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
How Mercaptopurine works
Mercaptopurine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Common side effects of Mercaptopurine
Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Diarrhea, Myelosuppression, General discomfort, Increased liver enzymes
Available Medicine for Mercaptopurine
6-MPZydus Cadila
₹721 variant(s)
CaptomerNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹501 variant(s)
MercaptoChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹951 variant(s)
Puri NetholGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
₹801 variant(s)
EmpurineDabur India Ltd
₹1141 variant(s)
MercaptholArvind Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹751 variant(s)
PurinetoneVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹1501 variant(s)
BiopurinNeova Biogene Private Limited
₹721 variant(s)
Expert advice for Mercaptopurine
- Mercaptopurine is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
- Take it with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.