Allopurinol
Generic Name: Allopurinol
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Prevent gout attacks
Gout, hyperuricemia
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
100-300 mg daily
N/A
Start low, adjust for renal function
800 mg/day
Reduce dose based on CrCl
Use with caution
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Rash, nausea
Severe skin reactions, hepatotoxicity
Hypersensitivity
Discontinue at first sign of rash
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine
N/A
Limit, can increase uric acid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Compatible
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Drink plenty of fluids
Take as soon as remembered
Serum uric acid
Content for Allopurinol was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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