Drug reference
mercaptopurine
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Drug class
Oncology (Anti Metabolite)
Mechanism of action
Analog of naturally occurring purines hypoxanthine and guanine, Purine antagonist, antineoplastic.
Common side effects
- Elevated Liver Functions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Stomatitis
- Nausea/Vomiting
Known interactions (1)
- febuxostat + mercaptopurine Contraindicated
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is mercaptopurine?
mercaptopurine belongs to: Oncology.
How does mercaptopurine work?
Analog of naturally occurring purines hypoxanthine and guanine, Purine antagonist, antineoplastic.
What are the common side effects of mercaptopurine?
Elevated Liver Functions, Thrombocytopenia, Stomatitis, Nausea/Vomiting
Which drugs interact with mercaptopurine?
febuxostat
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