6 MP Tablet

Name: 6 MP Tablet
Brand: Zydus Cadila
SKU: 51113
Price: 74.11 INR
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Zydus Cadila

MRP: ₹74.11

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Uses of 6 MP Tablet: Ovarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer Composition of 6 MP Tablet: Mercaptopurine 50mg Description: Ovarian cancer, Head and neck cancer, Cervical cancer

Product Details:

SKU: PC-51113
Product Description: 6 MP Tablet is manufactured by Zydus Cadila
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy

Uses

Mercaptopurine is generally used in treatment of cervical cancer, head, neck cancer, ovarian cancer and Testicular cancer, breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), blood cancer, lung cancer, bone cancer and urinary bladder cancer.

Side Effects

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Diarrhoea
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Increased transaminase level in blood
Intestinal ulcer
Loss of appetite
Low blood platelets
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Mercaptopurine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Mercaptopurine is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Mercaptopurine interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Faqs

Q. Is Mercaptopurine a steroid?
No, Mercaptopurine is not a steroid

Q. Is Mercaptopurine safe?
Mercaptopurine is safe to use if so it is used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as per the advice of the doctor.

Q. Does Mercaptopurine affect fertility?
Mercaptopurine may cause loss of fertility.

Expert advice for 6 MP Tablet

Do not drink milk or consume milk product while taking Mercaptopurine.Do not consume alcohol or alcoholic beverages while undergoing treatment with Mercaptopurine as it may worsen the side effects.Inform your doctor if you are suffering conditions like chickenpox, infections, and kidney or liver diseases.Inform doctors that you are taking Mercaptopurine if you are planning to undergo surgery, including dental surgery.Stop taking Mercaptopurine and inform your doctor if you see signs of infection, bleeding issues like blood spots in stools and skin.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.Do not take if allergic to Mercaptopurine or any of its ingredients.Do not take if patient Breastfeeding women.