Allopurinol Benefits & Uses
Allopurinol is used to treat the following -
- गाउट Primary
- पथरी (और पढ़ें - पथरी के घरेलू उपाय)
- जोड़ों में दर्द (और पढ़ें - जोड़ों में दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
- कलाई में दर्द
- घुटनों में दर्द (और पढ़ें - घुटनों में दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
- गठिया (और पढ़ें - गठिया के घरेलू उपाय)
- यूरिक एसिड बढ़ना Primary
Allopurinol Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Ingredients of Allopurinol
Allopurinol Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Allopurinol is used -
Allopurinol Related Warnings
Is the use of Allopurinol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Allopurinol. If you are pregnant, do not take Allopurinol without a doctor's advice.
SevereIs the use of Allopurinol safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Allopurinol on breastfeeding women are very mild.
MildWhat is the effect of Allopurinol on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Allopurinol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Allopurinol on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Allopurinol. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
ModerateWhat is the effect of Allopurinol on the Heart?
Allopurinol has very mild side effects on the heart.
MildSevere Interaction of Allopurinol with Other Drugs
Allopurinol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Allopurinol Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Allopurinol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Dehydration
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Allopurinol
Is this Allopurinol habit forming or addictive?
Allopurinol is not addictive in nature.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Allopurinol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but take Allopurinol only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Allopurinol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
NoAllopurinol Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Allopurinol
Taking Allopurinol with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
MildInteraction between Alcohol and Allopurinol
Taking Allopurinol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyloprim ® (allopurinol)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 216-217
- April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 125-127
