Tabloid (Thioguanine) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Tabloid Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose ?

Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of thioguanine.

What happens if I overdose ?

If for any reason an overdose of thioguanine is suspected, seek emergency medical attention or contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Symptoms of a thioguanine overdose tend to be similar to side effects caused by the medication, although often more severe.

What should I avoid while taking thioguanine ?

Thioguanine can lower the activity of the immune system making you susceptible to infections. Avoid contact with people who have colds, the flu, or other contagious illnesses and do not receive vaccines that contain live strains of a virus (e.g., live oral polio vaccine) during treatment with thioguanine. In addition, avoid contact with individuals who have recently been vaccinated with a live vaccine. There is a chance that the virus can be passed on to you.

What other drugs will affect thioguanine ?

Do not receive "live" vaccines during treatment with thioguanine. Administration of a live vaccine may be dangerous during treatment with thioguanine.

Before taking thioguanine, talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

balsalazide (Colazal);
mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa, Rowasa);
olsalazine (Dipentum); or
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine).

You may not be able to take thioguanine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with thioguanine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products, during treatment with thioguanine.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about thioguanine written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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