Zyloprim
Formulated to target gout to alleviate elevated uric acid.
Strengths: 100 · 300mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Zyloric
- Therapeutic class
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to allopurinol; acute gout attack
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate fluid intake; discontinue if rash occurs
- Minor side effects
rash
- Moderate side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Formulated to target gout to alleviate elevated uric acid.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Aspen Pharmacare
- Onset Time
2–6 weeks
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
azathioprine; mercaptopurine; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children except in specific conditions.
Serious side effects
severe hypersensitivity syndrome — requires immediate medical attention; severe skin reaction — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Zyloprim works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid, thereby lowering serum and urinary uric acid concentrations.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary and potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; consult physician before use.
Zyloprim
Formulated to target gout to alleviate elevated uric acid.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Allopurinol
- Listed indication(s): Gout, Hyperuricaemia
Available option
- 360 tablets - 100 mg152-100-mg-4680