PURINETHOL 04A Pill - white round
Generic Name: mercaptopurine
Pill with imprint PURINETHOL 04A is White, Round and has been identified as Purinethol 50 mg. It is supplied by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
Purinethol is used in the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and belongs to the drug class antimetabolites. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk during pregnancy. Purinethol 50 mg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Purinethol
- Generic Name
- mercaptopurine
- Imprint
- PURINETHOL 04A
- Strength
- 50 mg
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Round
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Antimetabolites
- Pregnancy Category
- D - Positive evidence of risk
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 00173-0807 (Discontinued)
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