Comparing Zyloprim vs Pegloticase
Zyloprim | Pegloticase |
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Zyloprim (allopurinol) | Pegloticase |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Gout, Calcium Oxalate Calculi with Hyperuricosuria, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy. Zyloprim may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Gout. pegloticase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Zyloprim (allopurinol) | More about Pegloticase | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Zyloprim has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Pegloticase has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 19 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Zyloprim side effects in more detail. |
See also: pegloticase side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other allopurinol brands include: Aloprim | Krystexxa | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
27 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 430 drugs are known to interact with Zyloprim:
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A total of 30 drugs are known to interact with pegloticase:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
August 19, 1966 |
N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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