Purinol 100
Rx- Generic:
- Allopurinol
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 4.05/unit
Pack: ৳ 4.05
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- ৳ 4.05
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At a glance
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to prevent and treat gout. It lowers blood uric acid levels and prevents uric acid crystal formation in joints and kidneys.
Indications
Gouty arthritis, skin tophi, nephrolithiasis (where urate/uric acid deposition has occurred); 2,8-dihydroxyadenine (2,8-DHA) renal stones; recurrent mixed calcium oxalate renal stones with hyperuricosuria.
Dosage
Adults:
- Mild: 100-200 mg/day
- Moderate: 300-600 mg/day
- Severe: 700-900 mg/day
- Starting dose: 100 mg/day (to reduce side effect risk)
Children (under 15 years): 10-20 mg/kg/day (max 400 mg/day)
Elderly: Lowest effective dose
Renal impairment: Severe insufficiency: <100 mg/day or longer intervals
Side effects
Common side effects: Skin rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort
Rare: Malaise, headache, dizziness, vertigo, drowsiness, visual and taste disturbances, hypertension, alopecia, hepatotoxicity, neuropathy, gynecomastia, blood disorders
Serious allergy: Discontinue immediately if rash appears
Precautions & warnings
- Discontinue immediately if skin rash or signs of allergy appear
- Reduce dose in hepatic or renal impairment
- Use during pregnancy only when no safer alternative exists
- Caution during lactation
- Avoid alcohol (may trigger gout flare)
- Caution while driving (may cause drowsiness, dizziness)