Thioguanine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Lanvis
CategoryDescriptionThioguanine (thye-oh-GWON-een) belongs to the group of medicines known
as antimetabolites. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer.
Thioguanine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually
destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by thioguanine,
other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported
to your doctor. Other effects may not be serious but may cause concern. Some
effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.
Before you begin treatment with thioguanine, you and your doctor should
talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Thioguanine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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