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Mercaptopurine is an anti-cell breakdown agent which is a kind of cancer drug.

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Anti cell breakdown drug

Brands

Purinethol • Puri-nethol

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Alopecia
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Hair loss
Loss of appetite
Increased skin pigmentation
Skin darkening
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Fluid in the abdomen
Abnormal fluid buildup in abdomen

Treats

Crohn's disease
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Inflammatory bowel disease
3.3
63 reviews

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