ingredient Mercaptopurine (50mg)
substitutes Mercaptopurine (50mg)
Main Use treatment Ovarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer
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Medicine Overview by Anukar Pharmacy
( 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus )
Treatment6-MP 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, head and neck cancer, cervical cancer, Testicular cancer., breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.
Side EffectsNausea, Vomiting, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Intestinal ulcer, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Increased bilirubin in the blood, Low blood platelets, Increased transaminase level in blood, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite.
Method of UseTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 6-MP 50mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus Works6-MP 50mg Tablet interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
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( 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus )
Suggestions
- Do not drink milk or consume milk product while taking mercaptopurine.
- Do not consume alcohol or alcoholic beverages while undergoing treatment with mercaptopurine as it may worsen the side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are suffering conditions like chickenpox, infections, and kidney or liver diseases.
- Inform doctors that you are taking mercaptopurine if you are planning to undergo surgery, including dental surgery.
- Stop taking mercaptopurine and inform your doctor if you see signs of infection, bleeding issues like blood spots in stools and skin.
- Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if allergic to mercaptopurine or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if patient Breastfeeding women.
Warning by Anukar Pharmacy
( 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus )
Special precautions for 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus Heads up
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Alcohol
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Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. | |
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Pregnancy
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WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS | 6-MP 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. |
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Lactation
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caution | 6-MP 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
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Driving
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caution | 6-MP 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
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Kidney
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caution | 6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
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Liver
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caution | 6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. |
Suggestion by Anukar Pharmacy on missing a dose
( 6-MP 50mg 100 Tablets, Zydus )
If you miss a dose of 6-MP 50mg Tablet, please consult your doctor. Do not double the dose.
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