Question 1

is there a generic drug for purinethol (mercaptopurine) and how much is it?

Accepted Answer

Drug costs: Drug costs
patient financial assistance plan available? Yes, according to www.Needymeds.Com. See their site for details and application materials. 

Mercaptopurine
manufacturer: roxane
50 mg tabs
qty: 30 = $92.99
qty: 90 = $242.98

purinethol
manufacturer: gate
50 mg tabs
qty: 30 = $207.99
qty: 90 = $590.97

approximate retail price provided by www.Drugstore.Com.

Question 2

what is the generic form of purinethol (mercaptopurine)?

Accepted Answer

Mercaptopurine: Generic mercaptopurine is marketed in the US under the brand names Purinethol or Purixan.

Question 3

what are companies that produce purinethol (mercaptopurine)?

Accepted Answer

Many...: Purinethol is made by teva pharmaceuticals. The generic version, known as mercaptopurine, is made by mylan, inc., prometheus labs, and roxane laboratories.

Question 4

i'm worried because my back. i take mercaptopurine 20mg due to my crohn's disease and was wondering if the drug could be the problem, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Back pain is not a common side effect of 6mp. I would look for an alternative source for your pain. Crohns can cause arthritis in your back. Typically this is lower back and sacrum pain.

Question 5

what can i do for a medicine allergy?

Accepted Answer

Stop taking it: If it is an extreme necessity, and there are no alternatives, and you don&#x27;t know whether this an allergic reaction or an adverse drug reaction (side effect), see an allergist/immunologist for evaluation and possible desensitization to the said drug for treatment of a particular disease episode, good luck

Question 6

what is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

Accepted Answer

Various Options: Daily steroid or antihistamines nasal sprays (fluticasone, azelastine) are helpful. Determining exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures is also important. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. Other meds include Sudafed, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) Afrin, oral antihistamines

Question 7

i had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

Accepted Answer

Could be!: Without understanding the circumstances and the type of reaction, it is impossible to answer the question. If you started the new medicine, and experienced a reaction, it could be due to allergy to the medication.

Question 8

i'm curious as to what is the best medicine to cure allergy?

Accepted Answer

No cure yet, but...: Allergy shots (allergen immunotherapy) is currently the only treatment that is disease modifiying, meaning it can change how the body responds to exposure to allergens.  It is "natural" and long lasting effects carry on after shots are stopped. It works for most, but not all people.  Closest thing to a cure so far..... For more read my blog at: http://www.Familyallergyasthmacare.Com/2013/03/its-no.

Question 9

what is the best otc allergy medicine?

Accepted Answer

OTC Allergy: Not fair. Truly, it is trial-and-error. What works best for you might not work best for someone else. Loratadine is the weakest binding non-sedating antihistamine; Cetirizine is the strongest binding non-sedating antihistamine. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works better than both but it makes people sleepy.

Question 10

how are drug allergies treated usually?

Accepted Answer

See below: It depends on the severity of the reaction. Certainly removal of the offending drug is the first step. Then medication to help with itching or hives, an antihistamine maybe needed. Also, steroids are some times used. And in severe cases, hospitalization maybe indicated.

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I'm worried because my back. i take mercaptopurine 20mg due to my crohn's disease and was wondering if the drug could be the problem, what do you suggest?

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What can i do for a medicine allergy?

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What is the best medicine for stubborn allergies?

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I had allergy today , was it due to any of my medicine ?

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What is the best otc allergy medicine?

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How are drug allergies treated usually?

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