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Description: Common uses
-This medicine is an antimetabolite used along with other medicines
to treat certain types of cancer (acute lymphatic leukemia). It
may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
Before using -Some medicines or medical conditions may interact
with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS
MEDICINE if you are taking azathioprine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF
YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking alkylating
agents (such as cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, or melphalan), allopurinol,
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (such as enalapril or lisinopril),
anticoagulants (such as warfarin), aminosalicylates (such as olsalazine,
mesalazine, or sulfasalazine), disease modifying antirheumatic drugs
(such as methotrexate or adalimumab), doxorubicin, hydantoins (such
as phenytoin), or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. DO NOT START OR
STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform
your doctor of any other medical conditions including infection,
or a history frequent or prolonged infections; recent chicken pox
infection; blood problems (such as anemia, unusual bruising or bleeding,
low white blood cell counts, or low platelet counts); bone marrow
problems; certain enzyme deficiencies (such as thiopurine methyltransferase
or xanthine oxidase deficiency); gout; liver or kidney problems;
recent blood transfusions; recent vaccinations; allergies; pregnancy;
or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you
have previously taken this medicine or thioguanine and your cancer
did not respond. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
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Product Category - Prescription Drugs
Brand Name - GlaxoSmithKline
Pack Options - 50mg 25 Tabs
Additional Information about PURI-NETHOL - PURI-NETHOL ( Mercaptopurine
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your family. Common uses -This medicine is an antimetabolite used
along with other medicines to treat certain types of cancer (acute
lymphatic leukemia). It may also be used to treat other conditions
as determined by your doctor.
Directions -Follow the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or
with food. DRINKING EXTRA FLUIDS while you are taking this medicine
is recommended. Check with your doctor or nurse for instructions.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR if you should follow any special guidelines for
handling this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature
between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed
container, away from heat, moisture and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time
for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions -DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic
reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product.
Laboratory and/or medical tests, including liver function tests,
complete blood cell counts, and TPMT enzyme activity may be performed
to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. KEEP ALL
DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking this medicine.
BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE,
OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking this
medicine. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE HAVING IMMUNIZATIONS (VACCINATIONS)
while you are taking this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF BLOOD CELLS NEEDED FOR CLOTTING. To prevent bleeding,
avoid situations where bruising or injury may occur. THIS MEDICINE
MAY LOWER YOUR RESISTANCE TO INFECTION. Prevent infection by avoiding
contact with people with colds or other infections. Do not touch
your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have thoroughly
washed your hands first. THIS MEDICINE MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
developing a tumor or other cancer. Contact your doctor right away
if you notice any unusual growths or lumps. Discuss any questions
or concerns with your doctor. AN ENZYME CALLED TPMT helps to break
this medicine down in the body. Infrequently, some patients may
have decreased TPMT enzyme activity. This may increase the risk
of developing serious side effects (such as bone marrow problems).
Patients with decreased TPMT activity enzyme may need a lower dose
of this medicine. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN:
THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. Avoid
becoming pregnant while you are taking this medicine. IF YOU THINK
YOU MAY BE PREGNANT, contact your immediately. IT IS UNKNOWN IF
THIS DRUG IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine. Always consult a doctor.
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