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Generic Name: Allopurinol
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Prevent gout attacks
Gout, hyperuricemia
100-300 mg daily
N/A
Start low, adjust for renal function
800 mg/day
Reduce dose based on CrCl
Use with caution
Rash, nausea
Severe skin reactions, hepatotoxicity
Hypersensitivity
Discontinue at first sign of rash
Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine
N/A
Limit, can increase uric acid
Use if benefit outweighs risk
Compatible
Drink plenty of fluids
Take as soon as remembered
Serum uric acid
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