Captomer

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Captomer Information



Captomer Benefits & Uses

Captomer is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Other Benefits

Captomer 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
Adult
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Ulcerative Colitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Captomer Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Infection
  • Rash
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Urticaria

Captomer Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Captomer safe for pregnant women?


    Captomer shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Captomer safe during breastfeeding?


    Captomer may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Captomer on the Kidneys?


    There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Captomer. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Captomer on the Liver?


    Captomer may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Captomer on the Heart?


    Captomer is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Captomer with Other Drugs

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

Severe



Captomer Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Captomer

  • Is this Captomer habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Captomer is addictive.

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Captomer can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    No, the use of Captomer in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Captomer Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Captomer


    It is safe to take Captomer with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Captomer


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Captomer and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    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; Purixan (mercaptopurine)

KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019



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