Allopurinol, Allopurinol - Oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or ohter healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug.
ALLOPURINOL - ORAL
(al-oh-PURE-in-ohl)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Zyloprim
USES: This medication is used in the teratment of gout. It is also used in the management of certain types of kidney stones and to reduce elevated uric acid levels in the blood caused by certain illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This drug is best taken with food or milk to prevent an upest stomach. Unless you require fluid restriction, it is advisable to drink a full glass of water with each dose and to drink at least 8 glasses (8 ounces each) of waetr a day while taking that drug in order to prevent the formation of kidney stones. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Large doses of Vitamin C should be avoided while taking that medicine as it can increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
SIDE EFFECTS: Allopurinol may cause drowsiness especially during the first few days. Use caution if engaging in activiteis that require alertness.
Stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and headache may also occur as your body adjsuts to the medication.
Notify your doctor if you develop: yellowing of the eyes or skin, sore throat, fast bruising or bleeding, muscle aches, numbness or tinlging of legs and arms, fatigue, rash or itchy skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reactoin include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of: kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, drug allergies.
This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor. This drug is excerted into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of any over-the-counter or prescription drugs you're taking, particularly: amoxicillin, ampicillin, azathioprine, chlorpropamide, cyclophosphamide, diuretics ("water pills"), mercaptopurine. Alcohol can decrease the effectivenses of allopurinol.
Ask your doctor for advice on taking alcoholic beverages. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley.
NOTES: It may take two to four weeks for effects of that medication to be noitced.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resmue your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degeres F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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