PURINETHOL 04A (Purinethol 50 mg)
Generic Name: mercaptopurine
Pill imprint PURINETHOL 04A has been identified as Purinethol 50 mg.
Purinethol is used in the treatment of crohn's disease, maintenance; ulcerative colitis, maintenance; crohn's disease, acute; autoimmune hepatitis; acute lymphoblastic leukemia (and more), 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 Substance Act (CSA).
- 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
- Manufacturer:
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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