Purinethol
Ulcerative Colitis, Hepatitis, Autoimmune, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia + 3 more
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Purinethol
Treatment for
Ulcerative Colitis
What is Purinethol
Mercaptopurine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Methotrexate is a medication used to fight cancer and suppress the immune system. It works by blocking the body's ability to produce certain molecules needed for cell growth. Methotrexate is usually used in combination with other drugs to treat or keep leukemia in remission.
Mercaptopurine
is the brand name
Purinethol Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Mercaptopurine
Mercaptopurine
2004
12
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Mercaptopurine, otherwise known as Mercaptopurine, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia .
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in combination with null
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Used to treat Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in combination with null
Effectiveness
How Purinethol Affects Patients
Mercaptopurine is a type of drug used to treat leukemias in humans. It works by blocking the production of nucleic acids, which are essential for the growth and development of cells. The exact way it causes cell death is not known.
How Purinethol works in the body
Mercaptopurine interferes with the body's natural production of purine ribonucleotides, which are necessary for cell growth and reproduction. It works by blocking certain enzymes responsible for the synthesis of these molecules. It is also converted to a compound called 6-methylthioinosinate which blocks yet another enzyme involved in the synthesis of purine ribonucleotides. Mercaptopurine can also be found in the form of deoxythioguanosine within DNA, as well as in the form of 6-thioguanine, which is a nucleotide derivative. All of these effects work
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Purinethol relies upon the diagnosed situation, including Crohn's Disease, Autoimmune Hepatitis and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. The variety of dosage depends on the method of delivery (e.g. Suspension or Tablet - Oral) noted in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Lymphoma
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Crohn's Disease
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Hepatitis, Autoimmune
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Ulcerative Colitis
50.0 mg, , 20.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg
Tablet, Oral, , Tablet - Oral, Suspension - Oral, Suspension
Warnings
Purinethol has one contraindication and should not be employed in unison with the ailments specified in the following table.
Purinethol Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
prior drug resistance
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Purinethol.
Common Purinethol Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mercaptopurine is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mercaptopurine is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abatacept
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mercaptopurine is combined with Abatacept.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mercaptopurine is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mercaptopurine is combined with Acteoside.
Purinethol Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Signs of overdosing on mercaptopurine can be immediate, such as a loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; or delayed, such as reduced bone marrow function, liver problems, and stomach inflammation. The toxic dose of mercaptopurine in mice has been found to be 480mg/kg and 425mg/kg in rats.
Purinethol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Purinethol?
Currently, 289 active clinical trials are assessing the potential of Purinethol to provide relief from Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Lymphoma and Autoimmune Hepatitis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Lymphoma
21 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
120 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4
Ulcerative Colitis
14 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 1
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Hepatitis, Autoimmune
0 Actively Recruiting
Crohn's Disease
54 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1
Purinethol Reviews: What are patients saying about Purinethol?
5
Patient Review
6/5/2009
Purinethol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
5
Patient Review
6/20/2014
Purinethol for Crohn's Disease
5
Patient Review
6/8/2009
Purinethol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
4.7
Patient Review
4/5/2012
Purinethol for Crohn's Disease
3.7
Patient Review
10/29/2013
Purinethol for Ulcerated Colon
3
Patient Review
12/30/2013
Purinethol for Crohn's Disease
3
Patient Review
2/4/2011
Purinethol for Osteoporosis
3
Patient Review
2/1/2011
Purinethol for Osteoporosis
3
Patient Review
2/1/2011
Purinethol for Osteoporosis
2.7
Patient Review
8/20/2010
Purinethol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
1
Patient Review
9/17/2009
Purinethol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
1
Patient Review
2/6/2012
Purinethol for Crohn's Disease
Patient Q&A Section about purinethol
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What are the side effects of purinethol?
"Feeling sick to your stomach, throwing up, having watery stool, not feeling hungry, itchiness, or a skin rash are all signs that something might be wrong. If your skin also starts to look darker, that could be a sign of a problem, too."
Answered by AI
What type of medication is purinethol?
"Purinethol is a prescription medication that is used to help relieve symptoms of acute lymphatic leukemia. It can be used by itself or in combination with other drugs. Purinethol works by belongs to a class of drugs that help to prevent the growth of cancer cells and modulate the immune system."
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Is purinethol a chemotherapy drug?
"Purinethol is an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug that is classified as an "antimetabolite.""
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