Thioguanine Benefits & Uses

Thioguanine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Thioguanine Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 330 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: used in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 330 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: used in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: used in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 180 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: used in acute nonlymphocytic leukemia

Thioguanine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thioguanine is used -

Unknown

Bone Marrow Failure

Thioguanine Related Warnings

Is the use of Thioguanine safe for pregnant women?

Thioguanine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Thioguanine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Thioguanine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Thioguanine. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Thioguanine on the Kidneys?

Thioguanine is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Thioguanine on the Liver?

Thioguanine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Thioguanine on the Heart?

Thioguanine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Thioguanine with Other Drugs

Thioguanine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Thioguanine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thioguanine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infections
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Thioguanine

Is this Thioguanine habit forming or addictive?

Thioguanine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Thioguanine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Thioguanine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Thioguanine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Thioguanine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thioguanine

Taking Thioguanine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Thioguanine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Thioguanine as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

See all substitutes for Thioguanine

Tabloid Tablet - ₹34358
Thioguanine Tablet - ₹300
Thiog Tablet - ₹196

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tabloid (Thioguanine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 863

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