All of the following statements are true about 6 mercapto purine except
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.
It is metabolized by xanthine oxidase
It does not cause hyperuricemia
Its dose should be reduced when allopurinol is given concurrently
It is an active metabolite of azathioprine
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