| Drug Name: | Mercaptopurine |
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| Drug Class: | Antimetabolite |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis
- Incorporates into DNA and RNA, leading to cell death
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| Use: | - Leukemia
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
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| Side Effects: | - Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Bone marrow suppression
- Hepatotoxicity
- Pancreatitis
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to mercaptopurine
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Active infection
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