Rs.72.70for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Merinethol Tablet
alcohol interaction for Merinethol Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Merinethol Tablet
lactation interaction for Merinethol Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Merinethol 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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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 Merinethol Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Merinethol 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
Merinethol 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 Merinethol 50mg Tablet
Mercaptopurine(50mg)
Merinethol tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
How merinethol tablet works
Merinethol 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 merinethol 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 Merinethol Tablet
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Expert advice FOR Merinethol 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.