Generic name: allopurinol [ AL-oh-PURE-i-nol ]
Brand names: Aloprim, Zyloprim, Lopurin
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (500 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 300 mg)
Drug classes:Antigout agents, Antihyperuricemic agents
What is allopurinol?
Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in the body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.
Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones.
Allopurinol is also used to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment.
Warnings
Allopurinol can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any signs of skin rash (no matter how mild), painful urination, blood in your urine, burning in your eyes, or swelling in your face or throat.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can make your condition worse. Allopurinol may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Allopurinol side effects
Stop using this medicine and get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to allopurinol (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple ...
