Answer
Mercaptopurine can suppress bone-marrow production of white cells, platelets and red cells. Tests can identify toxicity before serious infection, bleeding or anaemia develops.
Sources for this answer
- Xaluprine 20 mg/ml oral suspension — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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