Mercaptopurine + Febuxostat Tablets 40 Mg Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Febuxostat is contraindicated with mercaptopurine. Concomitant use could increase plasma concentrations resulting in severe toxicity.

Mechanism

Febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that metabolizes mercaptopurine

Source: NLP:febuxostat tablets 40 mg