6 MP Cancer Tablet

Strength

50 mg

Packaging size

10'S

Brand

6 MP

Composition

Mercaptopurine 50 mg

Manufacturer

Cadila Healthcare (Zydus)

Treatment

Cancer

Prescription/Non prescription

Prescription

Form

Tablet

Packaging Type

1 strip in box

Pregnancy & breast feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless absolutely necessary.

Children & adolescents

6 MP can be prescribed to children.

More information

It should be taken on an empty stomach.

Talk to your Doctor

Inform the doctor if you are having the following conditions:-
Any allergic reaction to Mercaptopurine or any other active ingredient present along the medicine.
Liver and kidney impairement
Infections
Bone marrow suppression
Administration of live attenuated vaccines

Medicine Definition

What is 6 MP?
6 MP is one of the large series of purine analogues which interferes in the nucleic acid biosynthesis for the treatment of different types of cancers

Therapeutic Uses

What is 6 MP used for?
6 MP is used for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (a type of blood cancer), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Interactions

Interaction with other drugs:-
Febuxostat
BCG Vaccine
Adalimumab
Azathioprine
Allupurinol
Varicella virus vaccine

Directions for Use

Take this medicine on an empty stomach, around the same time every day. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Side Effects

Lower back or side pain
Fever and chills
Difficult or painful urination
Chest and joint pain
Loss of appetite
Dark urine
Black or tarry stools

Storage

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).