Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in certain cancer patients. Includes allopurinol side effects, interactions ...
Dosage Form: tablet Allopurinol Tablets USP Revised: March 2009 Rx only 184001 Allopurinol Description Allopurinol is known chemically as 1,5-Dihydro-4H-pyrazolo[3,4-d ]pyrimidin-4-one. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which is administered orally....
Professional Monograph (FDA)
Generic Name: Allopurinol (al-oh-PURE-i-nole) Brand Name: Zyloprim 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 also used to treat certain patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones and high...
Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
Brand names: Zyloprim Why is Allopurinol prescribed? Zyloprim is used in the treatment of many symptoms of gout, including acute attacks, tophi (collection of uric acid crystals in the tissues, especially around joints), joint destruction, and uric acid stones. Gout is a form of arthritis characterized...
Consumer Information (Physicians' Desk Reference)
Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones. Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment. Allopurinol may also be used for other purposes not...
Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
Comprehensive and accurate Allopurinol side effects information for consumers and healthcare professionals.
Side Effects (Drugs.com)
Pronunciation: (AL-oh-PURE-ee-nahl) Class: Agent for gout, Antimetabolite Trade Names: Aloprim - Powder for injection, lyophilized 500 mg Trade Names: Zyloprim - Tablets 100 mg - Tablets 300 mg Apo-Allopurinol (Canada) Pharmacology Inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme responsible for conversion of hypoxanthine...
A-Z Drug Facts (Facts & Comparisons)
150 medications are known to interact with allopurinol. Includes Actos (pioglitazone), Aspirin Low Strength (aspirin), Coreg (carvedilol).
Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)
Lists the various brand names available for medicines containing allopurinol. Find information on allopurinol use, treatment, drug class and molecular formula.
Drug Ingredients (Drugs.com)
User Reviews for allopurinol systemic. Also known as: Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim
User Reviews (Drugs.com)
See also:
Calcium Oxalate Calculi with Hyperuricosuria
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Gout
Heart Failure
High Risk Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy
Leishmaniasis
Mania
Reactive Perforating Collangenosis
Urinary Tract Stones
