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- What is thioguanine ?
- What are the possible side effects of thioguanine ?
- What is the most important information I should know about thioguanine ?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking thioguanine ?
- How should I take thioguanine ?
- What happens if I miss a dose ?
- What happens if I overdose ?
- What should I avoid while taking thioguanine ?
- What other drugs will affect thioguanine ?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking thioguanine ?
Before taking thioguanine, tell your doctor if you have
- thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) deficiency (an enzyme deficiency that may be detected by blood tests);
- liver problems;
- a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; or
- bone marrow problems.
You may not be able to take thioguanine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Thioguanine is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that thioguanine is known to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not take thioguanine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is unknown whether thioguanine passes into breast milk. Do not take thioguanine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
How should I take thioguanine ?
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Your doctor will determine the correct amount and frequency of treatment with thioguanine depending upon the type of cancer being treated and other factors. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the treatment schedule.
Your doctor will probably want you to have regularly scheduled blood tests and other medical evaluations during treatment with thioguanine to monitor progress and side effects.
Store thioguanine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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