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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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All of the following statements are true about 6 mercapto purine except
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The correct answer is  Ref-KDT 6/e p823,824 All anticancer drugs can result in hyperuricemia by causing the detruction of excess cells. Azathioprine is an inmunosuppressant drug that acts by generating 6-MP 6-MP is metabolized by xanthine oxidase. Its dose should be reduced when allopurinol is given concurrently.