Thiopurine

Thiopurine

The thiopurine drugs are purine antimetabolites widely used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, autoimmune disorders (e.g., Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis) and organ transplant recipients.

ee also

* 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP)
* 6-thioguanine (6-TG)
* Azathioprine (AZA)

References

http://www.pharmgkb.org/do/serve?objId=PA2040


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