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6-MP

6MP (6-mercaptopurine) is an immunosuppressive drug. It is also called "Mercaptopurine" and the brand name "Purinethol". 6MP is an immunomodulator. Immunomodulators are medications that suppress the body's immune system either by reducing the cells that are responsible for immunity, or by interfering with proteins that promote inflammation. 6MP is used in the treatment of leukemia and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).

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Not sure if helping2/24/2011 at 06:08 PM
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I basically didn't have an immune system after taking this for awhile. I had to be hospitalized in reverse isolation until they could get my ANC and WBC counts back up.9/23/2010 at 09:09 PM
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It worked VERY well for me and kept me in remission for a long time. I got a very severe infection, though, and found out that it had dropped my immune system to very dangerous levels. So I had to be taken off of it.9/23/2010 at 09:02 PM
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