This particular illness is a type of asthmatic condition where the bronchi and the lower airway of the respiratory system is inflamed by irritants and allergens. In allergic bronchitis, asthma and respiratory allergies are present. This can cause a condition called hay fever or allergic rhinitis. Allergic bronchitis is also commonly called as allergic asthma. This particular condition is triggered by an overly active immune system that attacks harmless foreign substances that enters the body. The immune system identifies the foreign substance as dangerous and releases antibodies to fight the substance.
BRAND NAME: None available. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is an oral medication that is used to manage hyperthyroidism which is due to an overactive thyroid gland. It is an anti-thyroid drug that has a mechanism of action that is similar to methimazole (Tapazole). Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.
Other names : 6-Mercaptopurine, 6-MP. Mercaptopurine is the generic name for the trade name drug Purinethol or Purixan. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name PurinetholÂ®, PurixanÂ® or other names 6-Mercaptopurine and 6-MP when referring to the generic drug name mercaptopurine. Drug type: Mercaptopurine is an anti-cancer (antineoplastic or cytotoxic) chemotherapy drug. This medication is classified as an antimetabolite.. (For more detail, see How this drug works section below). What mercaptopurine is used for: