Anti-Cancer, Immune Disorder
Merinethol 50mg Tablet
SKU: MERINETHOL-50MG-TABLET
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
MERCAPTOPURINE
Product Information
Merinethol 50mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication that belongs to a group of drugs known as purine antagonists. It contains Mercaptopurine as its active ingredient and is primarily used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells. In ALL, the body produces too many immature white blood cells (lymphoblasts), which crowd out healthy blood cells and weaken the immune system. If you're scheduled to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines (like polio, measles, mumps, or rubella), inform your doctor first. Live vaccines are not recommended while taking this medicine, as they may lead to serious infections. The yellow fever vaccine should be strictly avoided. Your doctor may recommend routine blood and urine tests during treatment to monitor kidney function and uric acid levels, as high uric acid may affect kidney health. For patients with liver or kidney problems, a lower dose may be considered to avoid side effects due to slower elimination of the drug.
• Treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
Like all medicines, Merinethol can cause side effects. Not everyone experiences them, but common side effects include:
Always follow your doctor’s instructions. Take it once daily, with or without food, at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Avoid taking it with milk or dairy products. Take it at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after consuming dairy, as it can interfere with absorption.
• Breast Feeding: Merinethol 50mg Tablet should not be taken if you are breastfeeding as it passes into breast milk. You need to tell your physician if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
• Alcohol: Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Merinethol 50mg Tablet. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Merinethol 50mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Lungs: It is not known whether Merinethol 50mg Tablet can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Driving: It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Merinethol 50mg tablets, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.
• Pregnancy: Merinethol 50mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
• Alcohol: Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Merinethol 50mg Tablet. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Merinethol 50mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Lungs: It is not known whether Merinethol 50mg Tablet can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Driving: It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Merinethol 50mg tablets, it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.
• Pregnancy: Merinethol 50mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
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