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Purinethol

Purinethol

9.8
A brand name drug used to treat a type of blood cancer called leukemia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Purinethol
  • Purinethol works by interfering with the body's purine metabolism, slowing the growth of cancer cells.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Purinethol to help slow the progression of her acute lymphocytic leukemia.

  • The doctor prescribed Purinethol as part of her chemotherapy treatment for leukemia.

  • Some patients taking Purinethol may experience side effects that require close monitoring.

  • The doctor prescribed Purinethol for her leukemia treatment.

  • Have you ever heard of Purinethol?

  • Patients taking Purinethol often need regular blood tests to monitor for side effects.

  • My friend started taking Purinethol as part of his treatment plan for leukemia.

Synonyms

mercaptopurine
vsPurinethol
  • Specialized
1 8.1

A drug used in chemotherapy to treat a type of blood cancer called leukemia

is the trademarked brand form of that same medication

Surface Forms

Purinethol singular
Purinethols plural

Etymology

Purinethol comes from the chemical word purine, which are parts of cells that work like 'building blocks' for DNA and RNA. So the name reminds you that this medicine works by acting on those purines to slow the growth of cancer cells.