Mercaptopurine and white blood cell count decreased Patient Reports February 10, 2010

Mercaptopurine Side Effects Report #5328758-8
Mercaptopurine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 16, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with polymyositis and was treated with Mercaptopurine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haemoglobin decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Mercaptopurine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR, NOVOLIN R, CYMBALTA, ASPIRIN, CLONIDINE, PLAVIX, DIGOXIN, FOLIC ACID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Mercaptopurine Side Effects Report #5699085-4
Mercaptopurine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with crohn's disease  and was treated with Mercaptopurine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, white blood cell count decreased. Mercaptopurine dosage: 100 MG DAILY,PO. During the same period patient was treated with PENTASA, QUESTRAN. Patient recovered.

Mercaptopurine Side Effects Report #5053132-1
Mercaptopurine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on July 06, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with crohn's disease  and was treated with Mercaptopurine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, gastrointestinal ulcer, stomach discomfort, white blood cell count decreased. Mercaptopurine dosage: 50 MILLIGRAM ORAL. Patient recovered.

Mercaptopurine Side Effects Report #5073852-2
Mercaptopurine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, was diagnosed with crohn's disease  and was treated with Mercaptopurine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaemia, asthenia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, gastrointestinal ulcer, headache , pharyngolaryngeal pain, white blood cell count decreased. Mercaptopurine dosage: 50 MILLIGRAM ORAL. Patient recovered.


Mercaptopurine Side Effects Report #4716720-5
Mercaptopurine side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 28, 2005. Female patient, 17 years of age, was diagnosed with crohn's disease  and was treated with Mercaptopurine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: autoimmune hepatitis, condition aggravated, hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia, sepsis , t-cell lymphoma, vein disorder, white blood cell count decreased. Mercaptopurine dosage: 75 MG; QD/4.5 YEARS. During the same period patient was treated with INFLIXIMAB, PREDNISONE, HYDROCORTISONE, MESALAMINE, METRONIDAZOLE, CORTICOSTERIODS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.