Generic Name - Allopurinol
Category - Antihyperuicemic, Antigout medication, Antiurolithic
Indications
Gout
Generic Allopurinol is indicated for the reduction of high levels of uric acid that may cause gout attacks or kidney stones. Allopurinol prevents gout attacks by reducing the production of uric acid in the body.
Generic for Allopurinol Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Allopurinol is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Allopurinol should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment condition.
Congestive Heart Disease
Renal Function Impairment
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Allopurinol. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any medication which contains
Ammonium Chloride
Ascorbic Acid
Potassium or Sodium Phosphate
Antibiotics such as Amoxicillin
Generic for Allopurinol Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericAllopurinol
The dosage of Generic Allopurinol to accomplish full control of gout and to lower serum uric acid to normal or near-normal levels varies with the severity of the disease. The average is 200 to 300 mg per day for patients with mild gout and 400 to 600 mg per day for those with moderately severe tophaceous gout.
Generic for Allopurinol Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Allopurinol side Effects include muscle aches or pains, pain or difficulty passing urine, reduced amount of urine, redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth, sore throat, fever and chills.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Allopurinol.
Generic for Allopurinol and Pregnancy
Though the studies of Generic Allopurinol in humans are limited, they indicate to evidence of birth defects in offspring of women during pregnancy.
Generic for Allopurinol and Breastfeeding
Generic Allopurinol is excreted in human milk and hence caution should be exercised when Allopurinol is administered to a nursing woman.
Generic for Allopurinol and Pediatric
The efficacy and safety of Generic Allopurinol in pediatric patients were similar to that observed in adults.
Generic for Allopurinol and Geriatric
Clinical studies does not indicate any difference in response between younger patients and elder patients of age 65 and above. Dosage selection for an elderly patient starts at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Note
The above information about Generic Allopurinol serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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