Mercaptopurine
Active Ingredient(s): Mercaptopurine AnhydrousFDA Approved: * February 11, 2004
Pharm Company: * PROMETHEUS LABS
Category: Cancer
Mercaptopurine (6-MP), sold under the brand name Purinethol among others, is a medication used for cancer and autoimmune diseases.[1] Specifically it is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.[1][2] For acute lymphocytic leukemia it is generally used with methotrexate.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include bone marro... [wikipedia]
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