6-MP 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer. It works by decreasing the number of red blood cells, which is produced by the body. Thereby prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

6-MP 50mg Tablet is used to treat severe forms of a skin disease (psoriasis) and to treat several disorders of joint disorders leading to painful swelling and redness of the joints.

Uses of 6-MP Tablet

Blood cancer

Benefits of 6-MP Tablet

In Blood cancer

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. 6-MP 50mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects bothers you.

Side effects of 6-MP Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 6-MP

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Intestinal ulcer
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Low blood platelets
Increased transaminase level in blood
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite

How to use 6-MP Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 6-MP 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

6-MP 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

6-MP 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

6-MP 50mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

6-MP 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 6-MP 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

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Quick tips

6-MP 50mg Tablet is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
Take it with or without food.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Purinethiones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Patient concerns

Hi doctor She is getting high fever at nights and getting normal at day times. Pleases suggest us

Dr. Raminder Singla

Homeopathy

Go for blood test CBC MP WIDAL

My mother is down with high fever 104.6 from yesterday which tests do u suggest

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

CBC MP Ag, typhi dot, blood culture urine culture, dengue test

I have fever from 15 days could you suggest me any blood test for same. I taked medicine from different 3 Dr. Bt no change. From 5 days my fever will came any time goes anytime. When I sleep i am OK but in mid night I got cold and fever. After waking up after some time it is OK but there is no schedule to when it is arrive or when it goes yesterday morning I am fine after noon having fever headache till 11 pm not able to figure out what to do. I am tensed about that and also not able to eat well now days having weakness do suggest me some medicine n test for same thanks

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

CBC, Urine REME, PS for MP, Blood Culture, X ray Chest PA view

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Empty stomach

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6-MP 50mg Tablet

Product introduction

Uses of 6-MP Tablet

Benefits of 6-MP Tablet

In Blood cancer

Side effects of 6-MP Tablet

Common side effects of 6-MP

How to use 6-MP Tablet

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

User feedback

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References

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