INDICATIONS :
Mercaptopurine is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
USES :
Mercaptopurine 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.
SIDE EFFECTS :
Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Diarrhea, Myelosuppression, General discomfort, Increased liver enzymes.
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