Mercaptopurine monohydrateProduct ingredient for Mercaptopurine
- Name
- Mercaptopurine monohydrate
- Drug Entry
- Mercaptopurine
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.
- Accession Number
- DBSALT001026
- Structure
Structure for Mercaptopurine monohydrate (DBSALT001026)
- Synonyms
- 1,7-dihydro-6H-purine-6-thione hydrate / 1,7-dihydro-6H-purine-6-thione monohydrate / 6-Mercaptopurine hydrate / 6-Mercaptopurine monohydrate / Mercaptopurine hydrate
- External IDs
- NSC-755