Drug interactions
Alefacept + Mercaptopurine
Severity: Moderate
Alefacept and Mercaptopurine: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs suppress immune function, so combined use may increase the risk of serious infection.
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Other interactions of Mercaptopurine
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Mercaptopurine Contraindicated
Drug class
- Mercaptopurine
- Oncology
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