Thioguanine differs from mercaptopurine in that: A. It is not metabolized by xanthine oxidase B. It does not cause hyperuricemia C. Its dose need not be reduced when allopurinol is given concurrently D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc

Thioguanine differs from mercaptopurine in that:
A. It is not metabolized by xanthine oxidase
B. It does not cause hyperuricemia
C. Its dose need not be reduced when allopurinol is given concurrently
D. Both ‘A’ and ‘C’ are correc
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