allopurinol
Sign in to saveAllopurinol is a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used to prevent gout, prevent specific types of kidney stones and for the high uric acid levels that can occur with chemotherapy. It is taken orally (by mouth) or intravenously (injected into a vein).
Key facts
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- Zyloprim, Caplenal, Zyloric, others
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- a682673
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- Allopurinol
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- Oral, intravenous
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- Rx-only
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- 78±20%
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Article
20 sectionsContents
- Medical uses
- Gout
- Tumor lysis syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Psychiatric disorders
- Cardiovascular disease
- Veterinary use
- Side effects
- Drug interactions
- Pharmacology
- Mechanism of action
- Pharmacogenetics
- History
- Society and culture
- Formulations
- Brands
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Allopurinol is a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used to prevent gout, prevent specific types of kidney stones and for the high uric acid levels that can occur with chemotherapy. It is taken orally (by mouth) or intravenously (injected into a vein).
Common side effects when used orally include itchiness and rash. Common side effects when used by injection include vomiting and kidney problems. While not recommended historically, starting allopurinol during an attack of gout appears to be safe. In those already on the medication, it should be continued even during an acute gout attack. While use during pregnancy does not appear to result in harm, this use has not been well studied. Allopurinol is in the xanthine oxidase inhibitor family of medications.