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    Mercaptopurine

    Mercaptopurine



    Examples

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Purinethol mercaptopurine

    Mercaptopurine is available as a pill you can swallow. It is sometimes called 6-mercaptopurine, or 6-MP.



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