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Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Acute lymphocytic leukaemia is a cancer of blood cells in which abnormal cells behave differently from healthy ones. It develops quickly, can affect any age group, and is more common in children and young people.

Methotrexate Tablets

Methotrexate

2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg

Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.

From$0.41/ tabletView

Purinethol

Mercaptopurine

50mg

Mercaptopurine tablets for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. They interfere with the DNA building blocks in cancer cells.

From$0.70/ tabletView

Sprycel

Dasatinib

50mg

Dasatinib tablets for chronic myeloid and acute lymphocytic leukaemia. It blocks proteins that drive leukaemia cell growth.

From$129.00/ bottleView

Key points

  • ALL affects immature white blood cells, which are important in the body’s immune system.
  • Possible symptoms can include tiredness, frequent infections, bruising, bleeding, or bone pain.
  • Blood and bone marrow tests can help identify cell changes linked with this condition.

Medicines listed for acute lymphocytic leukaemia

The listed products for acute lymphocytic leukaemia contain methotrexate, mercaptopurine and dasatinib. Methotrexate and mercaptopurine are anti-cancer medicines that affect how cells grow, while dasatinib is a targeted cancer medicine. See Methotrexate and Mercaptopurine in the catalogue.

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