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May 27, 2012

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Tabloid Patient Information Including Side Effects

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Generic Name: thioguanine (Pronunciation: thigh oh GUAH neen)

What is thioguanine ?

Thioguanine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Thioguanine interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.

Thioguanine is used to treat blood cancer (acute non-lymphocytic leukemia).

Thioguanine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of thioguanine ?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
abdominal pain;
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
extreme fatigue;
signs of infection such as fever; chills, or sore throat;
unusual bleeding or bruising;
black, bloody or tarry stools; or
severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience

loss of appetite;
mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; or
mouth sores.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about thioguanine ?

Thioguanine should only be administered under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.

Serious side effects have been reported with the use of thioguanine including: allergic reactions (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; fever or chills; or sore throat); liver problems (yellowing of the skin or eyes, abdominal pain, nausea); severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or sores in the mouth; and others. Talk to your doctor about the possible side effects from treatment with thioguanine.

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