Take this drug only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more or less of it and do not take it more often than your family doctor ordered. The exact amount of drug you need has been carefully worked out. Taking too much may increase the risk of side effects, while taking too little may not improve your condition.
Thioguanine is sometimes given together with certain other medication. If you are using a combination of medication, make sure that you take each one at the right time and do not mix them. Ask your health care professional to help you plan a way to take your drug at the right times.
While you are using thioguanine, your family doctor may want you to drink extra fluids so that you will pass more urine. This will help prevent kidney problems and keep your kidneys working well.
Thioguanine sometimes causes nausea and vomiting. However, it is very important that you continue to take this drug, even if you begin to feel ill Do not stop taking this drug without first checking with your family doctor . Ask your health care professional for ways to lessen these effects.
If you vomit shortly after taking a dose of thioguanine, check with your family doctor. You will be told whether to take the dose again or to wait until the next scheduled dose.
Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Instead, go back to your regular dosing schedule and check with your family doctor.
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