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Allopurinol generic |
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Allopurinol generic
100 mg 30 tablets |
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Allopurinol generic
100 mg 60 tablets |
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Allopurinol generic
100 mg 90 tablets |
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Allopurinol generic
300 mg 30 tablets |
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Allopurinol generic
300 mg 60 tablets |
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Allopurinol generic
300 mg 90 tablets |
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following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Allopurinol Use Indication:
Allopurinol comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is
taken once a day, preferably after a meal. Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take allopurinol exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by
your doctor.
Allopurinol may increase the frequency of gout attacks during
the first 6-12 months that you take it, although it will
eventually prevent them. Another drug, such as colchicine, may
be prescribed to decrease this effect.
Allopurinol Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from allopurinol are not common, they
can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
indigestion
drowsiness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
skin rash
painful urination
blood in the urine
irritation of the eyes
swelling of the lips or mouth
Precautions on using Allopurinol Medication
Before
taking allopurinol,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
allopurinol or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox), ampicillin (Polycillin,
Principen), anticoagulants ('blood thinners'), cancer
chemotherapy agents (azathioprine, mercaptopurine,
cyclophosphamide), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), co-trimoxazole
(Bactrim, Septra), diuretics ('water pills'), medication for
high blood pressure, theophylline (Theo-Dur), and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney disease,
liver disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
allopurinol, call your doctor.
ask your doctor for advice on drinking alcoholic beverages, as
alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of allopurinol.
