| Brand name | Leumer |
|---|---|
| Molecule | Mercaptopurine |
| Generic name | Mercaptopurine Tablets |
| Packaging type | Strip of 10 Tablets |
| Form | Tablets |
| Marketed By | Glarea Healthcare LLP |
| Dose | 50 mg |
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Mercaptopurine tablets 50 mg is used to treat a specific type of cancer (acute lymphocytic leukemia). It is a chemotherapy drug that acts by delaying or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Speak to the doctor about the risks and profits of Mercaptopurine, mainly when used in children and young adults.
Mercaptopurine 50 mg tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
Mercaptopurine 50 mg tablet interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It limits the cancer cells from growing and producing.
Mercaptopurine 50 mg side effects are Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Intestinal ulcer, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Increased bilirubin in the blood, Low blood platelets, Increased transaminase level in the blood, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Mercaptopurine 50mg, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at a regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
How long will Mercaptopurine Tablets take to work?
Mercaptopurine does not work immediately. It may take up to three months before you notice any advantage.
How long will I be taking Mercaptopurine 50 mg?
Suppose you respond well to Mercaptopurine Tablets, In that case, you should be able to keep taking it for some years, provided the results of your monitoring blood tests are satisfactory, and you do not develop any severe adverse reactions.
What checks will I need while taking Mercaptopurine Tablets 50mg?
These tests may be repeated weekly at primary, then monthly until you are on your maintenance dose, and lastly on a three-monthly basis. Some doctors prefer to take a Full Blood Count every 2-4 weeks for two months and then every 4-8 weeks.
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