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Purinetone is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Purinetone have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Purinetone depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Purinetone side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Purinetone are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Purinetone's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Purinetone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Purinetone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Infections are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Purinetone have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Purinetone may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Purinetone is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Purinetone is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Purinetone safe for pregnant women?
Purinetone shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Purinetone safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Purinetone. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Purinetone on the Kidneys?
Purinetone may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Purinetone on the Liver?
Purinetone can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Purinetone on the Heart?
Purinetone may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Purinetone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Purinetone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Purinetone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Purinetone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Purinetone. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Purinetone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Purinetone is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Purinetone
It is safe to take Purinetone with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Purinetone
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Purinetone with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Purixan (mercaptopurine)
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019