Drug Name

Allopurinol

Drug Uses

Allopurinol is used for treating gout. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urinecaused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. Allopurinol is also used to treatcertain patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones and high amounts of uric acid in the urine. Itmay also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to use

Use Allopurinol as directed by your doctor.

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Take Allopurinol by mouth after meals to decrease stomach upset.

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Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Allopurinol is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.

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Continue to take Allopurinol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Allopurinol.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by lowering the body's production of uricacid.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Allopurinol and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it isalmost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosingschedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Allopurinol between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage attemperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away fromheat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Allopurinol out of the reach of children and away from pets.