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noun - a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
ALLOPURINOL - Allopurinol, sold under the brand name Zyloprim among others, is a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used t...
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A drug, C5H4N4O, used to treat gout because it inhibits the synthesis of uric acid. |
a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid |
A synthetic drug which inhibits uric acid formation, used to treat gout and related conditions. |
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Allopurinol, sold under the brand name Zyloprim among others, is a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used to prevent gout, prevent specific types of kidney stones, and for the high uric acid levels that can occur with chemotherapy. It is taken by mouth or injected into a vein.Common side effects when used by mouth include itchiness and rash. Common side effects when used by injection include vomiting and kidney problems. While not recommended historically, starting allopurinol during an attack of gout appears to be safe. In those already on the medication, it should be continued even during an acute gout attack. While use during pregnancy does not appear to result in harm, this use has not been well studied. Allopurinol is in the xanthine oxidase inhibitor family of medications.Allopurinol was approved for medical use in the United States in 1966. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe |