6-MP

6-MP 50mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat a blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It helps stop the growth of cancer cells and is often used during the maintenance phase of treatment.

Serious side effects of 6-MP 50mg Tablet include low blood counts (increasing risk of infection, bleeding, or anemia), liver damage (jaundice, stomach pain), new types of cancer (like lymphoma), and severe infections. Contact your doctor if you notice signs like yellowing of the skin or eyes, bruising easily, or fever.

Yes, 6-MP 50mg Tablet can harm an unborn baby. Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should avoid this medication. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for a few months (6 months for women, 3 months for men) after the treatment.

Your doctor may test for certain gene (TPMT or NUDT15) deficiencies, which affect how your body breaks down 6-MP 50mg Tablet. If you have a deficiency, you may need a lower dose to avoid serious side effects like low blood cell counts.

In rare cases, yes. 6-MP 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of secondary cancers such as lymphoma, especially when used with other immune-suppressing medications.

6-MP 50mg Tablet may cause hair loss or thinning. However, this side effect is not so common but is possible depending upon the condition, its severity, dose, and duration. Higher doses and/or longer duration may increase the chance of hair loss.

The exact time 6-MP 50mg Tablet takes to show results is not known. However, you may start experiencing some improvement in your symptoms in a few months or with regular prescribed usage.

Liver toxicity is a common side effect of 6-MP 50mg Tablet. Your doctor may frequently perform liver function tests during 6-MP 50mg Tablet treatment and may modify the 6-MP 50mg Tablet dose based on the liver enzyme levels.

Loss of appetite is a common side effect of 6-MP 50mg Tablet treatment. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or if you notice any weight loss.

You should store 6-MP 50mg Tablet below room temperature. Keep 6-MP 50mg Tablet in a child-resistant container away from light and moisture. Additionally, 6-MP 50mg Tablet is a toxic medicine and special handling procedures should be followed as mentioned in the package label/insert.