Allopurinol is used for treating hyperuricaemia and gout. It reduces the formation of uric acid in purine metabolism without disturbing the production of important purines.
Allopurinol minimizes uric acid formation by blocking xanthine oxidase that acts as a catalyst in converting hypoxanthine to xanthine and finally to uric acid. As it blocks xanthine oxidase enzyme, uric acid production will be considerably reduced.
Allopurinol is prescribed to treat gout and hyperuricaemia.
Do not give this drug to people with the following conditions:
Allopurinol may have the following side effects:
Precautions
Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:
Interactions
Allopurinol may interact with the following medicines:
If you think you have used Allopurinol drug more than the normal dosage, please seek medical help immediately.
Available Brands:
Allurase, Alpurase, Llanol, Loricid, Prinol, Purinase, RiteMED Al and Urinol Zyloprim
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