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  2. Type of Cancer Acute leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, immunosuppression 
  3. Route Administered Oral 
  4. Precautions Reduce dosage if allopurinol also given 
  5. Side Effects Low blood counts, liver scarring and abnormal function, lung scarring, shortness of breath, cough, pneumonia, kidney failure, headaches, stroke, mental changes, hair loss, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore mouth, abdominal discomfort, increased uric acid production (gout)