Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Mercaptopurine Tablet
Mercaptopurine Tablet
| Generic name | mercaptopurine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | antimetabolite (nucleoside metabolic inhibitor) |
| Forms | Oral tablet (50 mg), Oral liquid/suspension |
Mercaptopurine is a prescription cancer medicine. It belongs to a group of drugs called antimetabolites, which work against fast-growing cells like cancer cells.
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