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allopurinol

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allopurinol

Pronunciation: AL oh PURE i nol

Brand: Zyloprim

Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 71

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5543, DAN DAN

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with DAN DAN, 5544

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 2083 V

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 2084 V

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with N020

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with N021

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 71

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 71

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, white, imprinted with A L3

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 0524 0405

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, white, imprinted with AL3

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with RG10

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with RG11

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Zyloprim

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZYLOPRIM 100

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 2084 V

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 1, 209

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with APO, ALL 100

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 31

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 0524 0405

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5543, DAN DAN

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with MP 71

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Allopurinol

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5543, DAN DAN

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, peach, imprinted with 1 2, 10

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with APO, ALL 300

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, white, imprinted with M 71

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with par 105

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with 5544, DAN DAN

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Allopurinol

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with MP 80

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Zyloprim

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100 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZYLOPRIM 100

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Zyloprim

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300 mg, round, orange, imprinted with ZYLOPRIM 300

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What is the most important information I should know about allopurinol?

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any signs of skin rash, no matter how mild.

What is allopurinol?

Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body. Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones.

Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment.

Allopurinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking allopurinol?

You should not take allopurinol if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • kidney disease;
  • liver disease;
  • diabetes;
  • congestive heart failure;
  • high blood pressure; or
  • if you are receiving chemotherapy.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

How should I take allopurinol?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take each dose with a full glass of water. To reduce your risk of kidney stones forming, drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Take with food if allopurinol upsets your stomach.

You may have gout attacks more often when you first start taking allopurinol. Your doctor may recommend other gout medication to take with allopurinol. Keep using your medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 6 weeks of treatment.

You may need to follow a special diet while using allopurinol. Follow all instructions of your doctor or dietitian. Learn about the foods to eat or avoid to help control your condition.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking allopurinol?

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may worsen your condition.

What are the possible side effects of allopurinol?

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Stop using allopurinol and call your doctor at once if you have:

  • any skin rash, no matter how mild;
  • flu symptoms, joint pain, easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
  • painful urination, blood in the urine;
  • little or no urination;
  • numbness, tingling, burning pain;
  • worsening gout symptoms; or
  • liver problems --loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pain (upper right side), itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

  • drowsiness;
  • rash;
  • abnormal liver function tests;
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  • headache; or
  • changes in your sense of taste.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect allopurinol?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

  • azathioprine or mercaptopurine;
  • chlorpropamide;
  • cyclosporine;
  • an antibiotic such as ampicillin or amoxicillin;
  • a blood thinner such as warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
  • a diuretic or "water pill".

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect allopurinol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about allopurinol.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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