Mercaptopurine

**Definition:** An antimetabolite antineoplastic agent with immunosuppressant properties. It interferes with nucleic acid synthesis by inhibiting purine metabolism and is used, usually in combination with other drugs, in the treatment of or in remission maintenance programs for leukemia.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.489.534 - D03.633.100.759.570

**Synonyms:** - 6-Mercaptopurine - 6H-Purine-6-thione, 1,7-dihydro- - 6-Thiohypoxanthine - 6-Thiopurine - 1,7-Dihydro-6H-purine-6-thione - 6-Mercaptopurine Monohydrate