Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's
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Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medication called anticancer drugs used in the treatment of blood cancer. Blood cancer also known as leukaemia, is the cancer of blood cells. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow.
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Mercaptopurine that works by interfering with the production of genetic material (DNA and RNA) in the cancer cells that are essential for growth, repair and multiplication of cells. Thus, Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's stops multiplication of abnormal cells and leads to the growth of cells in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.
Take Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, low red blood cell count, loss of appetite, diarrhoea or inflammation of the mouth. Most of these side effects of Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. You are recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's and for 3 months after completing the course of Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's to prevent pregnancy. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children, especially in children below 6 years or with low body mass index as it may cause low blood sugar. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use a sunscreen with a high protection factor and wear protective clothing while going out. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of a serious condition called macrophage activation syndrome (over activation of white blood cells associated with inflammation), especially in people with arthritis.
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's contains Mercaptopurine, an anticancer drug used to treat blood cancer. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's interferes with the production of genetic material (DNA and RNA) in the cancer cells essential for growth, repair and multiplication of cells. Thus, Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's stops multiplication of abnormal cells and leads to cell's growth in an unbalanced way and causes the death of cells.
If you are allergic to Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. You are recommended to use effective contraceptive methods while using Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's and 3 months after completing the course of Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's to prevent pregnancy. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children, especially in children below 6 years or with low body mass index as it may cause low blood sugar. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of infections. Therefore, consult your doctor if you notice any infection signs such as urinary problems, sore throat or mouth. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight as Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may cause sensitivity to sunlight. You are advised to use a sunscreen with a high protection factor and wear protective clothing while going out. Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may increase the risk of a serious condition called macrophage activation syndrome (over activation of white blood cells associated with inflammation), especially in people with arthritis. If you are about to receive any vaccinations, inform your doctor that you are taking Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's to cause infections.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used to treat gout (thiopurinol, febuxostat, oxipurinol, allopurinol), anti-inflammatory drugs (mesalazine, sulfasalazine, olsalazine), blood thinner (warfarin, acenocoumarol), a drug used to treat various autoimmune diseases (infliximab), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine), antiviral drug (ribavirin).
Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have TPMT (thiopurine methyltransferase) deficiency, an inherited mutation in the NUDT15-gene (a gene involved in the breakdown of mercaptopurine in the body), Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (a genetic condition), shingles, chickenpox, hepatitis B infection, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's.
Blood cancer: It is the cancer of blood cells, also known as leukaemia. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow. The symptoms include unintentional weight loss, weakness, excessive sweating, tiredness, bone pain, frequent infections, chills or fever, red spots on the skin or painless, swollen lymph nodes, especially in the armpits neck. The risk factors of leukaemia include smoking, genetic or blood disorders, family history of leukaemia, exposure to high radiation levels, or previous cancer treatment with radiation or chemotherapy.
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Alcohol
Caution
Interaction of Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's is a category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the first 3 months as it may cause harm to the foetus. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
Caution
Take Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Caution
Take Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Caution
Puricor 50 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children, especially in children below 6 years or with low body mass index as it may cause low blood sugar.
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