Zyloprim and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Zyloprim (allopurinol).
Allopurinol Food
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The tolerability of allopurinol may be improved by giving it after a meal. Additionally, when the dose is greater than 300 mg, dividing the total daily dose into smaller doses administered more often may be appropriate to help minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
MONITOR: Concomitant use of allopurinol with central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may potentiate adverse effects such as somnolence and sedation.
MANAGEMENT: To improve tolerability, some manufacturers suggest administering allopurinol after a meal. Additionally, if the daily dose is greater than 300 mg, administering allopurinol in divided doses may help reduce gastrointestinal intolerance. Patients should also be counseled to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until they know how the medication affects them.
References (4)
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (Sandoz) (allopurinol)." Sandoz Pty Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloric (allopurinol)." Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloprim (allopurinol)." AA Pharma Inc, 248178
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (allopurinol)." Actavis U.S. (Purepac Pharmaceutical Company)
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Zyloprim drug interactions
There are 436 drug interactions with Zyloprim (allopurinol).
Zyloprim disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Zyloprim (allopurinol) which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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