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Purinethol (merkaptopuryn)

It can also be used for pediatric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, polycythemia vera and psoriatic arthritis. This medicine may also be used for inflammatory bowel disease. Purinethol for the treatment of leukemia.

If your doctor's instructions, or drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. This is strong medicine. Consult your doctor if you vomit soon after added to your dose. It can be completely in accordance with the written.

Merkaptopuryn cancer, prevent cancer cell growth, leading to its destruction. Merkaptopuryn commonly used to treat leukemia. Merkaptopuryn belong to a group of anticancer drugs called anti-tumor, and specifically for the group known as the anti-tumor resistance to metabolism.

Do not double the dose to catch up. Remember that a dose as soon as possible, but if it is almost time to your next dose, skip the dose and resume your lack of the normal dose of the list.

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

These drugs can reduce the body's resistance to infection. Check with your doctor. Alcohol may increase the likelihood of the development of the stomach (GIT) to stimulate or liver damage. Since this is a powerful drug that may affect the infant, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. This treatment is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Avoid contact with eyes or nose without first washing hands. Be careful of sharp objects such as safety razor or nail machines and avoid activities such as contact sports to reduce the chance of shortening, badly battered, injured. Tell your doctor if you develop any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash, or chills. Contraception (birth control) measures suggested men and women taking these drugs. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: kidney disease, liver disease, any infection in the past to treat cancer, blood disease, recent varicella exposure, allergies you may have. No immunity / vaccination without the consent of your doctor and avoid contact with people who have recently oral polio vaccine. It is unclear if this drug it into breast milk.