Allopurinol Uses
Allopurinol is used for Gout, Hyperuricemia
How Allopurinol Works
Allopurinol inhibits uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid. Allopurinol is metabolized to oxipurinol, which also inhibits xanthine oxidase.
Common side effects of Allopurinol
Drowsiness, Unusual Hair Loss, Rash, Nausea, Vomiting , Diarrhea, Headache
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