Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine. Common interactions include hepatic enzyme increased among females and deep vein thrombosis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.

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On Mar, 03, 2023

15 people who take Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine together, and have interactions are studied.


What is Levocarnitine?

Levocarnitine has active ingredients of levocarnitine. It is often used in mitochondrial myopathy. eHealthMe is studying from 2,363 Levocarnitine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Mercaptopurine?

Mercaptopurine has active ingredients of mercaptopurine. It is often used in crohn's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 20,130 Mercaptopurine users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

Number of Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine reports submitted per year:

Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine drug interactions.

Common Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine drug interactions by gender *:

female:

  1. Hepatic enzyme increased
  2. Pyrexia
  3. Nausea
  4. Vomiting
  5. Abdominal pain upper
  6. Blood pressure increased
  7. Decreased immune responsiveness
  8. Heart rate increased
  9. Inflammation
  10. Renal transplant

male:

  1. Deep vein thrombosis
  2. Arthralgia
  3. Cellulitis
  4. Febrile neutropenia
  5. Osteomyelitis
  6. Pain
  7. Abdominal pain
  8. Lipase increased
  9. Pain in extremity
  10. Pancreatitis acute

Common Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine drug interactions by age *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Deep vein thrombosis
  2. Arthralgia
  3. Cellulitis
  4. Febrile neutropenia
  5. Osteomyelitis
  6. Pain
  7. Pain in extremity

20-29:

  1. Pyrexia
  2. Nausea
  3. Vomiting
  4. Abdominal pain upper
  5. Blood pressure increased
  6. Decreased immune responsiveness
  7. Heart rate increased
  8. Inflammation
  9. Renal transplant
  10. White blood cell count decreased

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

Common conditions people have *:

  1. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 11 people, 73.33%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 40.00%
  3. Pain: 6 people, 40.00%
  4. Nausea And Vomiting: 6 people, 40.00%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 40.00%
  6. Fever: 6 people, 40.00%
  7. Constipation: 6 people, 40.00%
  8. Asthma: 6 people, 40.00%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 33.33%
  10. Carnitine Deficiency: 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.



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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levocarnitine and mercaptopurine (the active ingredients of Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine, respectively), and Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Levocarnitine and Mercaptopurine.

Who is eHealthMe?

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