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Mercaptopurine

Hala Sharma  1 , Roopma Wadhwa  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Mercaptopurine

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Mercaptopurine is a medication used in the management and treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It is in the class of medications known as purine antagonists. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for mercaptopurine as a valuable agent in treating and managing leukemias and inflammatory autoimmune disorders. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the healthcare team in the treatment of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and some inflammatory autoimmune-related conditions.

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Disclosure: Hala Sharma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Roopma Wadhwa declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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