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Generic Purinethol 50 mg from Canada

The generic Purinethol 50 mg comes from Canada by a manufacturer. It is available in the quantity of 100 tablets.

6-MP 50 mg from India

The generic Mercaptopurine 50 mg comes from India manufactured by Zydus It is available in the quantity of 100 tablets.

Purinethol (Mercaptopurine) Information

Purinethol, which contains the active ingredient mercaptopurine, is a chemotherapy medication known as an antimetabolite. It is primarily used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in both children and adults, often as part of a maintenance therapy program to keep the cancer in remission. Mercaptopurine is also sometimes used off-label to manage certain inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, when other treatments have not been effective. In IBD, it is considered a second-line immunosuppressant and requires careful monitoring. The medication is taken by mouth as a tablet, usually once daily. Take this drug at the same time each day to ensure consistent absorption. Your doctor may advise you to take it either consistently with food or consistently on an empty stomach to avoid fluctuations in how much medicine enters your system.

Mercaptopurine is a purine analogue. It interferes with the production of DNA and RNA in rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, by inhibiting purine nucleotide synthesis. This prevents cancer cells from growing and dividing, ultimately leading to their death.

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Do I need a prescription to order Mercaptopurine 50 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Mercaptopurine 50 mg.