Purinethol (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Purinethol is a medication used to minimize the growth of rapidly multiplying cancer cells.
- The doctor prescribed Purinethol as part of the chemotherapy regimen for the patient's leukemia.
- During the clinical trial, patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia showed significant improvement after being treated with Purinethol.
- One of the notable side effects of Purinethol is the suppression of the bone marrow's ability to produce blood cells.
- The oncologist carefully monitored the patient's liver function while she was taking Purinethol to avoid potential toxicity.