Tag: thiopurine methyltransferase deficiency


January 15, 2013

Do You Know How You’ll Respond to Thiopurine Medications?

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Some of the more common thiopurine drugs: 6-Thioguanine (Lanvis®) 6-Mercaptopurine (Purinethol®) Azathioprine (Azasan®, Imuran®) You may lack the enzyme thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) and not even know it.  For most of those who lack the enzyme, it will never be a problem, but, for those who are [...]

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