Purinethol and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Purinethol (mercaptopurine).
Moderate
Mercaptopurine Food
Moderate Food Interaction
You may experience reduced absorption of mercaptopurine in the presence of food. Take mercaptopurine on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
Purinethol drug interactions
There are 281 drug interactions with Purinethol (mercaptopurine).
Purinethol disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with Purinethol (mercaptopurine) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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