Purixan and Rashes - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rashes is reported as a side effect among people who take Purixan (mercaptopurine), especially for people who are male, 2-9 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Lexapro, and have Acute lymphocytic leukemia (all).

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rashes when taking Purixan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 761 people who have side effects when taking Purixan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Purixan?

Purixan has active ingredients of mercaptopurine. eHealthMe is studying from 765 Purixan users. Check the latest studies of Purixan.

What is Rashes?

Rashes (redness) is found to be associated with 3,712 drugs and 6,213 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rashes.

On Jul, 26, 2026

761 people reported to have side effects when taking Purixan.
Among them, 31 people (4.07%) have Rashes.

Among these 31 people:

How long have people been on Purixan when they have Rashes? *

What is the gender of people who have Rashes when taking Purixan? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Rashes when taking Purixan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Purixan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rashes? *

Fungal Infection: 8 people, 25.81%
Pain: 8 people, 25.81%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 25.81%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 7 people, 22.58%
Skin Cancer: 6 people, 19.35%
Blood Glucose Increased: 6 people, 19.35%
Ligament Sprain (ligament stretched): 5 people, 16.13%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 16.13%
Hepatic Enzyme Increased: 4 people, 12.90%
Back Disorder: 4 people, 12.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (All) (cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts): 12 people, 38.71%
Primary Immunodeficiency Syndrome: 7 people, 22.58%
B Precursor Type Acute Leukaemia (lymphoid cancer): 4 people, 12.90%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 1 person, 3.23%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 1 person, 3.23%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Rashes (6,213 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mercaptopurine (the active ingredients of Purixan) and Purixan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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