A drug which helps to stop the body producing uric acid, used in the treatment of gout.
A drug useful in the management of gout. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase. This enzyme is more active in people with gout and results in the production of excess uric acid. Uric acid is normally excreted in the urine, but in excess amounts, it is crystallized and deposited in the fluids around the joints causing inflammation and discomfort.
Used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is a buildup of uric acid. Adverse effects include blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal upsets, and allergic reactions.
An antigout medication used to decrease the amount of uric acid in the body. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is prescribed for various disorders including gout, gouty arthritis, leukemia, and tumors. Allopurinol acts on the enzyme system to reduce the amount of uric acid produced in the body, but it is not effective for an acute attack of gout.
A drug used in the treatment of chronic gout. It acts by reducing the level of uric acid in tissues and blood. It is administered by mouth; side-effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, stomach pains, and skin rashes. Occasionally, nerve damage and enlargement of the liver may occur.
A drug used to treat gout, acting by suppressing the formation of uric acid. It is also being used in treatment of uric acid stone in the kidney.
A drug that inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase. Because its action causes a reduction in both serum and urine levels of uric acid, allopurinol is used in the treatment of gout and of renal calculi caused by uric acid.
In the realm of pharmacology, a remarkable medication emerges, designed to address the condition of hyperuricemia by effectively impeding the production of urate.
Allopurinol is a medication utilized for the extended prevention of gout attacks. It operates by reducing the production of uric acid within the body, thus inhibiting the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints.
Allopurinol may have potential side effects including itching, rashes, and nausea. It is important to note that the medication does not provide relief for acute gout attacks and may even trigger such an attack at the beginning of treatment. To prevent these attacks, a combination of allopurinol and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or colchicine can be taken.