Mercaptopurine (Ingredient)
Chemical formula: C5H4N4S
Drugbank ID: DB01033
ATC code: L01BB02
The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain mercaptopurine.
Products containing mercaptopurine
mercaptopurine systemic
Brand names: Purinethol, Purixan
Drug class: antimetabolites
Mercaptopurine systemic is used in the treatment of:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Crohn's Disease, Active
- Crohn's Disease, Maintenance
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Arterial Insufficiency
- Ulcerative Colitis, Maintenance
Chemical structure
Further information
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