Purinethol
Utilised to manage rapid lymphatic division to alleviate leukaemic cells and support therapeutic remission.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Mercaptopurine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Purinethol, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Purinethol vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Purinethol details
- Condition
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia
- Alternative names
- mercaptopurine
- Therapeutic class
- Purine Antimetabolite
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic Agent
- Known off-label uses
- inflammatory bowel disease
- Contraindications
- previous resistance to mercaptopurine; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; anorexia
- Moderate side effects
- myelosuppression; skin pigmentation; transient transaminase elevation
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Warfarin; Bactrim
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe leukopenia, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilised to manage rapid lymphatic division to alleviate leukaemic cells and support therapeutic remission.
Mechanism of action
Competes with natural purines to incorporate into cell DNA and RNA, arresting molecular replication pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Strictly contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Purinethol is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Mercaptopurine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.