Purinenthol (Mercaptopurine)

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Brand Name: Purinenthol

Generic Name: Mercaptopurine

Manufacturer/Agent: Glaxosmithkline Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 50mg

Pack size: 25

Trade Price: KES 5,817.20

Retail Price: @ KES 310.25

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Class: Antimetabolite Cytotoxics (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C5H4N4S.H2O = 170.2

Precautions: Caution in liver and kidney disease.

Indications/Uses: Acute leukaemias. dose variable.

Interactions: Effect enhance by allopurinol.

Side Effects: Bone marrow depression. gastro-intestinal upset. hepatotoxicity (cholestatic jaundice, necrosis), pancreatitis.

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