Purinethol - Mercaptopurine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Purinethol.
• Purinethol
• mer-CAP-toe-pure-een

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Usage Instructions

• This is a potent medication.
• Take it exactly as prescribed.
• Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Contact your doctor if you vomit shortly after taking your dose.

Purinethol Miscellaneous Notes

• Regular doctor visits are important.
• Keep all medical appointments.
• Blood tests will be done to monitor your progress.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used for inflammatory bowel disease.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and weakness.

Medicinal Applications

• Mercaptopurine is used to treat leukemia.
• It is also used for pediatric non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, polycythemia vera, and psoriatic arthritis.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Take the dose as soon as remembered but if it is almost time to take your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosing schedule.
• Do not double dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, weakness, skin rash, darkening of the skin, or hair loss may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Purinethol Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

Read Before Using Purinethol (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.