Mercaptopurine (Purixan)

Alternate Name: Purixan

Description: Mercaptopurine is a generic drug that comes in the form of a tablet and is prescribed for the treatment of acute lymphatic leukemia. The average price for Mercaptopurine is around $129 for a supply of 30, 50 mg tablets. Use our LowerMyRx savings offer to get a Mercaptopurine discount at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent, Antirheumatic, Cytotoxic, Gastrointestinal Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 50 MG

Warnings: Oral routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 1 week after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood or bone marrow problems, autoimmune disease (including inflammatory bowel disease), or any type of infection (including Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus). This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsIncreased risk of new cancers, including skin cancer, cervical cancerLow blood sugar in children This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with azathioprine unless your doctor tells you otherwise., Some medicines can affect how mercaptopurine works. Tell your doctor if you are using mesalamine, methotrexate, olsalazine, sulfasalazine, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or warfarin., Tell your doctor if you are using this medicine together with allopurinol. Your doctor may decrease your dose of the oral liquid., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Do not stop taking this medicine without checking first with your doctor., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.