Uses

Used for remission induction and consolidation in acute non-lymphocytic leukemias.

Do not use if

Contraindicated in patients with prior resistance to thioguanine or hypersensitivity to the drug.

Myelosuppression, infection risk, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and liver toxicity may occur.

Requires close blood count and liver monitoring. Not recommended for long-term maintenance therapy due to hepatotoxicity risk.

A purine antimetabolite that interferes with DNA and RNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cells.

Store at room temperature, generally 15–25°C.