Mercaptopurine Tablets and Renal dysfunction
Result of checking the interaction of drug Mercaptopurine Tablets and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Mercaptopurine is excreted in the urine as unchanged drug and metabolites. Renal elimination may be reduced in patients with impaired renal function. Therapy with mercaptopurine should be initiated at a reduced dosage in patients with compromised renal function. Clinical monitoring of renal function is recommended.
- "Product Information. Purinethol (mercaptopurine)." Glaxo Wellcome, Research Triangle Pk, NC.
Generic Name: mercaptopurine
Brand Name: Purixan, Purinethol
Synonyms: Mercaptopurine