Allopurizol 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 |
|
| Geriatric |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Allopurizol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Allopurizol. If you are pregnant, do not take Allopurizol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Allopurizol safe during breastfeeding?
Allopurizol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Allopurizol on the Kidneys?
Allopurizol can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Allopurizol on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Allopurizol. 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 Allopurizol on the Heart?
Allopurizol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Allopurizol 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 Allopurizol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Allopurizol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Allopurizol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Allopurizol since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Allopurizol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Allopurizol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Allopurizol
Allopurizol may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Allopurizol
Taking alcohol with Allopurizol can be dangerous.
No, Allopurizol does not cause constipation in the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug may be due to other medical conditions, then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
Yes, Allopurizol has been reported to causes diarrhoea but this occurs in those cases who are taking more than the recommended doses. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Allopurizol 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, Allopurizol should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Allopurizol is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed at a regular dose such as rash, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
