Tabloid
Tabloid (thioguanine) is a brand name for an antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medication belonging to the thiopurine drug class. It is primarily used in the treatment of certain types of leukemia and as an immunosuppressive agent for inflammatory conditions.
Tabloid is a thiopurine medication used to treat certain leukemias and suppress the immune system.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 151956
- Generic
- Tabloid
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Tabloid is used to treat acute leukemias, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. It is also used as an immunosuppressive agent for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and certain autoimmune disorders.
Tabloid is a purine analog that interferes with the synthesis of DNA and RNA by being incorporated into nucleic acids during cell division. This disrupts rapid cell proliferation, particularly affecting fast-growing cancer cells and immune cells.
Tabloid carries significant risks including bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, and increased susceptibility to infections and certain cancers. It requires careful monitoring of blood counts and liver function. Should only be prescribed by physicians experienced in chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy.
Official drug label
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