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1: Gut. 2005 Apr;54(4):565.Click here to read Click here to read Links
Comment in:
Gut. 2005 Nov;54(11):1664.
Comment on:
Gut. 2002 Aug;51(2):143-6.

ITPA genotyping test does not improve detection of Crohn's disease patients at risk of azathioprine/6-mercaptopurine induced myelosuppression.

PMID: 15753546 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

PMCID: PMC1774451

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    Your doctor has ordered the drug mercaptopurine to help treat your illness. The drug is taken by mouth in tablet form.

  • Azathioprine (Azasan® , Imuran® )

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