Duric100mg
Rx- Generic:
- Allopurinol
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 4.02/unit
Pack: ৳ 4.02
At a glance
Allopurinol — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Allopurinol is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals which can appear around your joints and kidneys and cause pain. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low. Allopurinol should be taken after food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because more crystals form in your joints and kidneys. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet and drinking plenty of fluids. Some of the common side effects of this medicine are rash, nausea, and diarrhea. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms. Some people may get a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Talk to your doctor straight away if you get symptoms of liver disease including nausea that does not stop, yellowing skin or eyes, or dark urine. To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have or have had heart failure, heart problems, stroke, kidney or liver disease or thyroid problems. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Check with your doctor. You will be asked for regular blood tests to check that your liver is working properly. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Indications
• Gout
Mechanism of action
Administration Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Ensure adequate fluid intake. Prophylactically with an anti-inflammatory or colchicine for at least 1 mth. Withdraw immediately when sensitivity (skin rash, etc) appears. Pregnancy, lactation. Hepatic and renal impairment. Lactation: Agent is distributed into breast milk; use with caution. Renal Dose: Allopurinol is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase which converts hypoxanthine to xanthine then uric acid. The reduced production of uric acid relieves all symptoms associated with hyperuricaemia and gout. Inhibition of xanthine oxidase leads to accumulation of its substrates hypoxanthine and xanthine but since their renal clearance is more than 10 times that of uric acid, there is no risk of nephrolithiasis.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Allopurinol is to be taken with food.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Allopurinol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Skin rash • Diarrhea • Nausea
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Allopurinol may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Occasionally drowsiness, dizziness or vertigo, ataxia and visual disturbances, may occur when taking Allopurinol. This may affect your driving ability. Your doctor has prescribed Allopurinol to reduce episodes of gout attack. Take Allopurinol with food to avoid stomach upset. Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Allopurinol. Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Allopurinol. When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Allopurinol on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse. Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
Drug interactions
Hypersensitivity; acute attack of gout.
Food interactions
[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Allopurinol. Please consult your doctor.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Allopurinol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Allopurinol is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Allopurinol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Allopurinol may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Allopurinol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Allopurinol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
sugar is above 300 tell me tablet Without seeing the patient how can I priscribe medicine as I need complete medical history and sugar level variation chart. More over online priscription is not allowed. Control sugar and bp best tablet Sugar 300 and bp170 admit in hospital than start treatment Sir/madam,i have gout( uric acid)in my right toe with range 9.25 and this is troubling me a lot.it generated from 13/02/2017and is heridetary.please suggest medicine. https://www.1mg.com/otc/baidyanath-kaishore-guggulu-tablet-otc325869One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months What happens if this tablet selzic 300 for long time any problem? sodium levels in body can fall sometimes, otherwise usually well tolerated I am suffering from acute gout pain for last 10 days.Medicines are not working. Please suggest Please prescribe the effective medicine. My right toe is affected and my right feet is swollen up. Plz start ice pack, tab ultracet twice daily for pain relief and pan 40 at nightAlso check serum uric acid and then we'll decide which tablet to continue for gout Pain and swelling in toe since a week now it turns reddish,ice and hot water therapy done with pain killer please get uric acid done probably gout attack as per ur history Opinions for dibites tablet and Mera dibites 300 he me metformin Tablets leta hu A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND LOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you souls not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET Iam having gout uric acid ) for past 6-7 years and having gout attack on and off . What should be the ling term cure and suggest some pain killers during an attack My uric acid level was 9.7 on april You'll have to control on diet. Consult a dietician for advice regarding diet restrictions. Also start febusta 80 once daily. You need to take tablet ultracet during attack