Allopurinol

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Allopurinol


  • xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Use

  • treatment of Gout
  • prevention of tumour lysis syndrome

Cautions

  • due not use until one month after acute attack of gout
  • ensure adequate fluid intake

Side Effects

  • hypersensitivity
    • rash
    • exfoliation
    • fever
    • lymphadenopathy
    • arthralgia
    • eosinophila
    • Stevens-Johnson
    • vasculitis
    • hepatitis
    • renal impairment
    • seizures
  • GI disturbance
  • malaise
  • headache
  • vertigo
  • drowsiness
  • visual disturbance
  • hypertension
  • alopecia
  • hepatotoxicity
  • paraesthesia
  • neuropathy
  • gynaecomastia
  • blood disorders
 

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