Allopurinol
Drug Name(s): Zyloprim
Class: Uric acid reducer
Type: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Used to prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid production.
Dosage
Form(s): tablet
100 to 800 mg daily. Your doctor may adjust your dose so that your blood uric acid level is lower than 6 mg/dL.
Special Instructions
Take consistently and long term. Failure to do so could cause uric acid to increase and gout attacks to return.
Do not start or stop this drug during a flare.
Stop taking this medication and call your doctor at the first sign of a rash, which may be a sign of an allergic reaction.
Take immediately after a meal.
Potential Side Effects
Gout flares, hives, itching, rash
Be Aware
Before taking allopurinol, tell your doctor if you use azathioprine (Imuran) or if you have kidney disease. Gout attacks are likely to occur when starting this drug. These attacks can be reduced by taking lower doses and by taking the drug with colchicine or NSAIDs.
