6-MP 50mg Tablet

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Composition FOR 6-MP 50mg Tablet

Mercaptopurine(50mg)

food interaction for 6-MP Tablet

alcohol interaction for 6-MP Tablet

pregnancy interaction for 6-MP Tablet

lactation interaction for 6-MP Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
6-MP 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Either Mercaptopurine may be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after having milk or dairy products.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 6-MP 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
6-MP 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
6-MP 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR 6-MP 50mg Tablet

Mercaptopurine(50mg)

6-mp tablet uses

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How 6-mp tablet works

6-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.

Common side effects of 6-mp tablet

Nausea, 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, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite

SUBSTITUTES FOR 6-MP Tablet

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Expert advice FOR 6-MP Tablet

  • Mercaptopurine is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
  • Take it with or without food.
  • Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.


Content on this page was last updated on 10 April, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)