Joint Formulary & PAD

Mercaptopurine - Inflammatory bowel disease

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Mercaptopurine
Indication :
Inflammatory bowel disease
Group Name :
Keywords :
6MP, IBD, UC, Ulcerative Colitis, thiopurines, Crohn's Disease
Brand Names Include :
Puri-Nethol
Important Information :
Tablets and oral suspension are NOT bioequivalent. Do not confuse with mercaptamine (similar name).
Latest Additions Date From :
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Supporting Documents :
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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Mercaptopurine is used to treat.

Committee Recommendations (2)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have agreed a local adaptation of the National Shared Care document, in reference to the routine monitoring of CRP (rather than ESR) in primary care for inflammatory indications

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) has agreed the National Shared Care Protocol for azathioprine and mercaptopurine for patients in adult services (non- transplant indications)