Tioguanine



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Tioguanine Information



Tioguanine Benefits & Uses

Tioguanine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Other Benefits

Tioguanine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Tioguanine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tioguanine is used -

Common

Unknown

  • Bone Marrow Failure
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Enlarged Liver

Tioguanine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Tioguanine safe for pregnant women?


    Tioguanine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tioguanine without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Tioguanine safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Tioguanine for breastfeeding women are not known.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Tioguanine on the Kidneys?


    Tioguanine rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tioguanine on the Liver?


    Tioguanine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Tioguanine on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Tioguanine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Tioguanine with Other Drugs

Tioguanine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Tioguanine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tioguanine unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Tioguanine

  • Is this Tioguanine habit forming or addictive?


    Tioguanine is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Tioguanine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Tioguanine only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Tioguanine is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Tioguanine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Tioguanine


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Tioguanine with food.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Tioguanine


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tioguanine with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tabloid (Thioguanine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 863



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