Allopurinol - Uses, Side Effects, and More
Generic Status Lower-cost generic available
Allopurinol oral tablets are available in two strengths: 100 milligrams (mg) and 300 mg
CAS number: 315-30
Safety Warnings
Medically reviewed by Drugs
How and when to take it
Allopurinol is a rare but well known cause of acute liver injury that has features of a
Before taking
It is also used to prevent or lower excess uric acid levels caused by cancer medicines or in patients with kidney stones
Dosage recommendations may vary among different products or countries
Allopurinol's drug class is known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors; it's Allopurinol (brand names Zyloprim, Aloprim) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that decreases the production of uric acid
Each scored white tablet contains 100 mg allopurinol and the inactive ingredients lactose, magnesium stearate, potato starch, and povidone
2 mg/kg of allopurinol and between 7
These The adult IV dose of allopurinol ranges from 200 to 400 mg/m2/day with a max dose of 600 mg/day
Adult: 600-800 mg daily in divided doses for 2-3 days before cancer treatment
Dosages
Allopurinol hepatotoxicity is associated with human leukocyte antigen Class I alleles
14903
If your doctor has recommended you take allopurinol with lots of fluid, try to drink 2 to 3 litres of fluids every day
allopurinol (al-oh-pure-i-nole) Aloprim, Apo-Allopurinol, Lopurin, Purinol, Zyloprim
Oral: Initial dose: 600 to 800 mg orally in divided doses
Due to an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality with febuxostat versus allopurinol, the FDA recently recommended limiting the use of febuxostat to patients for whom allopurinol is not
Uloric has an average rating of 8
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients
Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy