Generic name: Mercaptopurine  The generic alternative is not manufactured by the same company that makes the brand product.

Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) is used to treat some forms of cancer such as, acute lymphatic leukemia or acute myelogenous leukemia Purinethol is classified as an antimetabolite drug and may be used in conjunction with other medications. Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth in the body.

You should not take Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) if you are allergic to any ingredient in Purinethol, if you are taking azathioprine; if you have previously taken Purinethol or thioguanine and your cancer did not respond to it. It is important to provide your doctor with a complete medical history and list of medications that you are taking as there are a number of medical conditions and medications that may interact with Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) to produce an adverse reaction. 

Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. Precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding.

You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of these more severe side effects of Purinethol (Mercaptopurine): darkening of the skin; unusual weakness; blood in urine or stool; cough, fever, chills; low back or side pain; pain when urinating; pinpoint red spots on your skin; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellow eyes or skin; unexplained sores on lips or mouth; joint pain; loss of appetite, persistent nausea and vomiting.

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