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Mercaptopurine
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.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Intestinal ulcer, Anemia, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Reduced blood platelets, Increased transaminase level in blood, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite
Usage
Mercaptopurine is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Mercaptopurine a steroid?No, Mercaptopurine is not a steroid
Q. Is Mercaptopurine safe?Mercaptopurine is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Mercaptopurine affect fertility?Mercaptopurine may cause loss of fertility.
Q. Does Mercaptopurine affect fertility?Mercaptopurine may cause loss of fertility.
