Mercaptopurine

Generic Name
Mercaptopurine
Brand Names
Purixan, Xaluprine (previously Mercaptopurine Nova Laboratories)
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H4N4S
CAS Number
50-44-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PKK6MUZ20G
Background

An antimetabolite antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressant properties. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis by inhibiting purine metabolism and is used, usually in combination with other drugs, in the treatment of or in remission maintenance programs for leukemia.

Indication

For remission induction and maintenance therapy of acute lymphatic leukemia.

Associated Conditions
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemias (ALL), Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Crohn's Disease (CD), Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, Ulcerative Colitis
Associated Therapies
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The Individualized Treatment of 6-mercaptopurine in Children With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in China

First Posted Date
2020-01-14
Last Posted Date
2020-01-14
Lead Sponsor
Wei Zhao
Target Recruit Count
82
Registration Number
NCT04228393
Locations
🇨🇳

State Key Laboratory of Experimental Haematology, Department of Paediatric Haematology, Institute of Haematology and Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tanjin, Tianjin, China

International Cooperative Treatment Protocol for Children and Adolescents With Lymphoblastic Lymphoma

First Posted Date
2019-08-02
Last Posted Date
2024-07-10
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital Muenster
Target Recruit Count
683
Registration Number
NCT04043494
Locations
🇳🇱

Princess Maxima Centre for Pediatric Oncology, Utrecht, Netherlands

🇫🇷

Unité d'hématologie pédiatrique CHRU de Lille - Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre, Lille, France

🇧🇪

UZ Antwerpen Kinderhemato-oncologie, Edegem, Belgium

and more 219 locations

Determinants of Mercaptopurine Toxicity in Paediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Maintenance Therapy

First Posted Date
2019-04-19
Last Posted Date
2019-04-23
Lead Sponsor
Shandong University
Target Recruit Count
500
Registration Number
NCT03920813
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