General Health

Purinethol (Mercaptopurine)

Drugs can also be used for inflammatory bowel disease. Purinethol treat leukemia. Pediatric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and polycythemia vera, and it is used for psoriatic arthritis.

Take it exactly as prescribed. This is powerful medicine. Call your doctor if you vomit shortly after taking the dose. If your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

Mercaptopurine is usually used for leukemia. Mercaptopurine cancer fighting drugs known as antineoplastics, and in particular the group of antineoplastics known as antimetabolites belongs to the group. Mercaptopurine cancer cells, which eventually leads to their destruction by preventing the growth of cancer struggles.

Dose as soon as you remember, but it is almost time for your next dose, you take your regular dosing schedule the missed dose and continue to drop. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Contraception (birth control) is recommended for men and women while taking this medicine. Consult with your doctor. Without the consent of your doctor immunization / vaccination, and people who have recently received oral polio vaccine, avoid contact, do not. Drugs in your body's ability to fight infections can be reduced. Avoid the eyes or nose without first washing your hands. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney disease, liver disease, any infections, previous anti-cancer treatment, blood disorders, recent exposure to chickenpox, any allergies you may have. Because it is a powerful drug and may affect the infant, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drinking development (GI tract) irritation or liver damage in the stomach may increase the chances. Notify your doctor if fever, sore throat, rash, or develop symptoms of infection such as chills. That if this drug is excreted in breast milk is not known. Drug use is not recommended during pregnancy. Contact sports such as taking the opportunity to cut, hurt or injured safety razors or nail cutters and avoid taking any steps to use caution with sharp objects.