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Thioguanine is used to treat certain types of leukemia.
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Missed Dose |
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Thioguanine-Oral
Uses
Thioguanine is used to treat certain types of leukemia.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from heat and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sweating, and weakness.
How To Use
- This is a potent medication.
- Take it exactly as prescribed.
- Unless your doctor instructs you otherwise, drink plenty of fluids while taking Thioguanine.
- This helps your kidneys to remove Thioguanine from your body and avoid some of the side effects.
- Do not stop taking Thioguanine, even if you feel nauseated or experience vomiting.
- If you vomit shortly after a dose, contact your doctor.
Side Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash and itchiness are common side effects.
- Taking Thioguanine on an empty stomach with a full glass of water may help relieve vomiting.
- Changes in diet, such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects.
- In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting.
- Contact your doctor without delay if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, painful or difficult urination, easy bruising or bleeding, black tarry stools, blood in urine or stools, lower back or side pain, cough, sores in mouth or on lips, yellowing eyes or skin, joint pain, swelling of feet or lower legs, unsteady walking.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Contraceptive (birth control) measures are recommended for use in men and women while taking Thioguanine.
- Thioguanine is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor.
- It is not known if Thioguanine passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- Take it as soon as remembered but if almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
- Do not double dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: medicine used to treat gout.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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