6-MP 50 (Mercaptopurine)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

6-MP 50 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine. It is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia, a type of blood cancer that affects your white blood cells. It works by stopping the growth of cancer cells (cells that divide continually and form tumors) and prevents the spread of cancer to other parts of your body.

6-MP 50 mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as nausea/vomiting, anaemia, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if you experience any other severe side effects. Frequent monitoring of your red blood cell count is recommended.

6-MP 50 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as advised by your doctor. Take it at the same time every day to maintain a constant level of this medicine in your body.

6-MP 50 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems before taking this medicine. Close evaluation with respect to your current medicines is necessary to avoid any undesired side effects. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are planning a pregnancy, consult your doctor before taking this medication. Only the highest quality 6-mp tablet substitute is available.

What is 6-MP 50?

6-MP 50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or you can have it one hour before or 2 hours after the meal. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. You have to avoid driving or attention seeking activity if you experience dizziness while taking this medicine. Observe 6MP tablet side effects as soon as you remember if you miss a dose.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. 6 mp tablet composition as soon as you remember if you miss a dose.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for 6-MP 50 mg Tablet

• Nausea or Vomiting
• Anaemia (Low red blood cell count)
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth ulcers
• Hair loss

Uses of 6-MP 50 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

• Blood cancer
  6-MP 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer of the blood and bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside your bones where blood cells are made). This cancer affects white blood cells and the symptoms may include fever, bone pain, bleeding from your gums, frequent infections, etc.

Quick tips

• 6-MP 50 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
• Take it with or without food.
• Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
• Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

When not to use?

• Allergy
  Avoid taking 6-mp medicine if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

• Warnings
  Warnings for special population

• Pregnancy
  6-MP 50 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. This medicine may cause severe side effects in your foetus. If you are pregnant, discuss all the risks and benefits of taking this medicine with your doctor before starting treatment.

• Breast-feeding
  6-MP 50 mg Tablet passes into breast milk and may affect your infant. If you are breastfeeding, this medicine is not recommended. Only the highest quality 6mp tablet price is available.

General warnings

• Infections

  • 6-MP 50 mg Tablet may increase your risk of infections. Hence, close monitoring of your body temperature and blood cell count is recommended.

• Driving or operating machinery

  • 6-MP 50 mg Tablet is not known to affect your ability to drive and operate machines. However, do not perform any activities that require mental alertness until you completely know how this medicine affects you.

• Photosensitivity

  • When taken along with other anti-cancer medicines, 6-MP 50 mg Tablet may increase your risk of skin cancer. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. Use sunscreen (with a high sun protection factor) and wear protective clothing.

• Use contraception

  • Use a reliable form of contraception to avoid pregnancy for the entire course of treatment with 6-MP 50 mg Tablet and for at least 3 months after receiving the last dose. This is recommended for both men and women.

• Other Medicines

  • 6-MP 50 mg Tablet may interact with other medicines and may cause undesired side effects. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before taking this medicine.

Dosage

• Missed Dose
  Try not to skip a dose of 6-MP 50 mg Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.
• Overdose
  Do not take more than what is prescribed by your doctor. Contact your doctor in case of an overdose with 6-MP 50 mg Tablet.

Interactions.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

• Description
  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
• Instructions
  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Disease interactions

• Myelosuppression

  • Myelosuppression is a condition in which there is reduced production of blood cells in your body. In such conditions, 6-MP 50 mg Tablet is not recommended as it may further lower your red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts.

• Kidney Disease

  • 6-MP 50 mg Tablet is eliminated by kidneys and should be used with caution if you have pre-existing kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects, resulting from the accumulation of this medicine in your body. Your kidney function will be closely monitored and the dose may be adjusted based on your clinical condition.

• TMPT enzyme deficiency

  • TPMT deficiency is a condition with reduced levels of the enzyme Thiopurine S-methyltransferase (TPMT). This enzyme is required to break down 6-MP 50 mg Tablet and helps in its elimination from your body. Lack of this enzyme results in the accumulation of this medicine and causes severe myelosuppression (low blood cell count). Hence dose adjustments may be required if you have this condition.

• Liver Disease

  • 6-MP 50 mg Tablet may increase your risk of liver damage. This risk is especially higher if you have pre-existing liver problems. Inform your doctor if you experience any signs and symptoms of liver damage such as jaundice (the whites of your eyes or skin turn yellow), dark urine, etc. Your liver function will be closely monitored through periodic liver function tests while you are taking this medicine.

• Mutated NUDT15 gene

  • Caution should be maintained as there is an increased risk of toxicity with 6-MP 50 mg Tablet if there is a mutation in NUDT15 (Nudix Hydrolase 15, a Protein Coding gene). Medical tests would be conducted before initiating 6-MP 50 mg Tablet therapy.

Food interactions

Food may reduce the absorption of 6-MP 50 mg Tablet. Hence take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after your meal.

Lab interactions

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

• Take 6-MP 50 mg Tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after your meal. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen your condition.
• Anti-cancer medicines are usually very strong and can have many side effects. Discuss with your doctor to understand all the benefits and risks before starting the treatment. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects or if they become severe.
• 6-MP 50 mg Tablet may lower your blood cell count, therefore periodic monitoring of your blood cell count is recommended.
• Do not drive or operate machines if you experience any symptoms that may affect your alertness after taking 6-MP 50 mg Tablet.

Commonly asked questions

1. How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

The time required for 6-MP 50 mg Tablet to show its action is one hour.

2. How long do the effects of this medicine last?

The duration for which 6-MP 50 mg Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.

3. Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

4. Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with 6-MP 50 mg Tablet.

5. Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

6-MP 50 mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. This medicine may cause severe side effects in your foetus. If you are pregnant, discuss all the risks and benefits of taking this medicine with your doctor before starting treatment.

6. Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

6-MP 50 mg Tablet passes into breast milk and may affect your infant. If you are breastfeeding, this medicine is not recommended.