All of the following statements are true about 6 mercapto purine except
Correct Answer: It does not cause hyperuricemia
Description: Ref-KDT 6/e p823,824 All anticancer drugs can result in hyperuricemia by causing the detruction of excess cells. Azathioprine is an inmunosuppressant drug that acts by generating 6-MP 6-MP is metabolized by xanthine oxidase. Its dose should be reduced when allopurinol is given concurrently.
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