Mertabto 10mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Mercaptopurine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Mertabto 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer, working by decreasing the number of red blood cells produced by the body, thereby preventing cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Mertabto 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food or you can have it one hour before or 2 hours after the meal. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
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. Mertabto 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
nausea vomiting rash diarrhea loss of appetite
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.
How it works
Mertabto 10mg Tablet interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Quick Tips
Mertabto 10mg 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.
