MerCaprine 50mg Tablet

MerCaprine 50mg Tablet, made by Pharmedic Ltd., is an antimetabolite used in chemotherapy and immunosuppression. Its active ingredient is Mercaptopurine 50mg, and it is used for leukaemia, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel disease. Pack size: 30 tablets.

Uses of MerCaprine 50mg Tablet

MerCaprine 50mg Tablet is used as part of long-term treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, particularly in the maintenance phase. Specialists also use it to control Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, where it helps keep bowel inflammation settled and reduces the need for steroids. It is only prescribed and monitored by specialist teams.

How MerCaprine 50mg Tablet works

Mercaptopurine is converted inside cells into substances that interfere with the building blocks of DNA. This stops fast-dividing cells, such as leukaemia cells and overactive immune cells, from multiplying, which controls the cancer or dampens inflammation in the bowel.

Possible side effects

Side effects of MerCaprine 50mg Tablet are watched for with regular check-ups. The more common ones include:

• Nausea or loss of appetite
• Tiredness
• Low blood counts
• Mouth sores
• Changes in liver blood tests

Contact your doctor immediately if you have a fever, sore throat or other signs of infection, unexplained bruising or bleeding, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe stomach pain.

Precautions and warnings

• Regular blood tests are essential, and your doctor may test your TPMT or NUDT15 enzyme levels before starting to judge your risk of side effects.
• Allopurinol and febuxostat, used for gout, greatly increase its effects, so never start them without telling your specialist.
• Avoid live vaccines while taking it, and protect your skin from the sun, as the risk of skin cancer is increased.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, and discuss contraception, pregnancy and breastfeeding before treatment.
• Take it exactly as directed and do not stop or change your treatment without speaking to your specialist.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.