Allopurinol

Allopurinol - Allopurinol is used for treating gout. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. Allopurinol is also used to treat certain patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones and high amounts of uric acid in the urine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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Drug name

Allopurinol

Drug Uses

Allopurinol is used for treating gout. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. Allopurinol is also used to treat certain patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones and high amounts of uric acid in the urine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Use Allopurinol as directed by your doctor.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Allopurinol.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by lowering the body's production of uric acid.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Allopurinol and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Allopurinol between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Allopurinol out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Warnings Precautions

Do not use Allopurinol if:

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Important :

Possible Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:

More Information

If you have any questions about Allopurinol, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. Allopurinol is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

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