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Alrik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Gout, High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Alrik has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Alrik depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Alrik as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alrik go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Alrik's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Alrik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alrik related warnings section.
The section on Alrik contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Alrik with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alrik is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Alrik is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Alrik safe for pregnant women?
Alrik has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alrik without medical advice.
Is the use of Alrik safe during breastfeeding?
Alrik has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alrik on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Alrik. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Alrik on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Alrik. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Alrik on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alrik on the heart have been reported.
Alrik should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alrik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alrik habit forming or addictive?
Alrik does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alrik since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alrik is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Alrik for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alrik
When consumed with certain foods, Alrik may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alrik
Consumption of alcohol and Alrik together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Alrik does not raise or elevate blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.
Alrik contains allopurinol that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme (Responsible for uric acid production in our body) that lead to disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid due to which its abnormally high levels are decreased in the body. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals. Hence, in this way, it prevents from gout.
No, Alrik is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Alrik may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, applying balms and take rest, even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Rarely, Alrik causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Alrik, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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