Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 6-MP 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

6-MP 50mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

6-MP 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether 6-MP 50mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CAUTION

6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CAUTION

6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of 6-MP 50mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

What is 6-MP 50mg Tablet used for?::: 6-MP 50mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medicine used to treat a blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It helps stop the growth of cancer cells and is often used during the maintenance phase of treatment.| What are the serious side effects of 6-MP 50mg Tablet?::: Serious side effects of 6-MP 50mg Tablet include low blood counts (increasing risk of infection, bleeding, or anemia), liver damage (jaundice, stomach pain), new types of cancer (like lymphoma), and severe infections. Contact your doctor if you notice signs like yellowing of the skin or eyes, bruising easily, or fever.| Can 6-MP 50mg Tablet cause birth defects?::: Yes, 6-MP 50mg Tablet can harm an unborn baby. Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should avoid this medication. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for a few months (6 months for women, 3 months for men) after the treatment.| What tests might be needed before taking 6-MP 50mg Tablet?::: Your doctor may test for certain gene (TPMT or NUDT15) deficiencies, which affect how your body breaks down 6-MP 50mg Tablet. If you have a deficiency, you may need a lower dose to avoid serious side effects like low blood cell counts.| Can 6-MP 50mg Tablet cause new cancers?::: In rare cases, yes. 6-MP 50mg Tablet can increase the risk of secondary cancers such as lymphoma, especially when used with other immune-suppressing medications.| Does 6-MP 50mg Tablet cause hair loss?::: 6-MP 50mg Tablet may cause hair loss or thinning. However, this side effect is not so common but is possible depending upon the condition, its severity, dose, and duration. Higher doses and/or longer duration may increase the chance of hair loss.| How long does 6-MP 50mg Tablet take to show results?::: The exact time 6-MP 50mg Tablet takes to show results is not known. However, you may start experiencing some improvement in your symptoms in a few months or with regular prescribed usage.| Does 6-MP 50mg Tablet affect my liver?::: Liver toxicity is a common side effect of 6-MP 50mg Tablet. Your doctor may frequently perform liver function tests during 6-MP 50mg Tablet treatment and may modify the 6-MP 50mg Tablet dose based on the liver enzyme levels.| Why am I not feeling hungry after taking 6-MP 50mg Tablet?::: Loss of appetite is a common side effect of 6-MP 50mg Tablet treatment. Inform your doctor if it becomes severe or if you notice any weight loss.| How to store 6-MP 50mg Tablet?::: You should store 6-MP 50mg Tablet below room temperature. Keep 6-MP 50mg Tablet in a child-resistant container away from light and moisture. Additionally, 6-MP 50mg Tablet is a toxic medicine and special handling procedures should be followed as mentioned in the package label/insert.

6-MP 50mg Tablet 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.

-Filgrastim (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Filgrastim from 24 hours before or 24 hours after taking Mercaptopurine. Please consult with your doctor. Mercaptopurine may reduce the efficacy of Filgrastim.

| -Pegfilgrastim (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Mercaptopurine from 14 days before until 24 days after taking Pegfilgrastim. Please consult your doctor. Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.

| -Sargramostim (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Mercaptopurine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Sargramostim. Please consult your doctor. Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.

| -Lenograstim (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Lenograstim from 24 hours before until 24 hours after undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy. Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.

| -Molgramostim (Injection Route): Severe

Do not consume Mercaptopurine from 1 day before until 1 day after taking Molgramostim. Please consult your doctor. Concurrent use may cause a decrease in the ability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells.

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