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Thioguanine
Latest prescription information about Thioguanine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Thioguanine
Pronunciation : (thye oh gwah' neen)
Therapeutic Classification : Chemotherapy
Trade Name(s):
India- 6 – TG, Thionine, Thioduct. International- Thioguanine Tabloid. This medication is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for leukemia. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO-Initial: The recommended dose is 2 mg/kg/day, up to 3 mg/kg/day after 4 week. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow depression, decreased blood platelets, decreased white blood cell count, thiopurine, thyltransferase deficiency, infection, chickenpox, poor immunity, kidney or liver problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may affect platelet counts, avoid bruising or injury. * Avoid live vaccinations. Side Effects : Most Common - Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. Liver - Liver damage. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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