Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- mercaptopurine
- MRV (mixed respiratory vaccine)
Interactions between your drugs
mercaptopurine mixed respiratory vaccine
Applies to: mercaptopurine, MRV (mixed respiratory vaccine)
If you are currently being treated or have recently been treated with mercaptopurine, you should let your doctor know before receiving mixed respiratory vaccine. Depending on the dose and length of time you have been on mercaptopurine, you may have a reduced response to the vaccine. In some situations, your doctor may want to delay vaccination to give your body time to recover from the effects of mercaptopurine therapy. If you have recently been vaccinated with mixed respiratory vaccine, your doctor may choose to postpone treatment with mercaptopurine for a couple of weeks or more. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
mercaptopurine food
Applies to: mercaptopurine
You may experience reduced absorption of mercaptopurine in the presence of food. Take mercaptopurine on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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