Thioguanine
Definition
Thioguanine is an anticancer (antineoplastic) agent belonging to the class of drugs called antimetabolites. It also acts as a suppressor of the immune system. It is available only in the generic form in the United States, or under the brand name Lanvis in Canada. Other common designations for thioguanine include 6-thioguanine (6-TG) and TG.
Purpose
Thioguanine is used to treat various forms of acute and nonlymphocytic leukemias. It is usually used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, such as cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, prednisone, and/or
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