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It is contraindicated in acute gout since it may cause an acute
How and when to take it
The content on the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries site (CKS) is the Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is a first-line agent to prevent recurrent gout
Summarised recommendations and guidance for medicines requiring monitoring to save you time when you're making monitoring decisions with patients
Concomitant administration of allopurinol 300 to 600 mg per day with mercaptopurine or azathioprine will require dose reduction of mercaptopurine or azathioprine to one-third or one-fourth of the usual dose
allopurinol (generic) +
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that decreases the production of urate by inhibiting the metabolism of purines; it is the first-line urate-lowering medicine for patients with gout
therefore, its use requires careful monitoring
To reduce this undesired effect, colchicine or low-dose NSAID treatment is provided for at least 6 Harga Allopurinol 100 mg : Rp 6
If you have gout, it helps prevent uric acid crystals building up in the joints, which makes them swollen and painful
There is limited information available in people with more severe hepatic impairment
(GP) regularly as they have an important role in monitoring your condition
It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body, thereby preventing the formation of urate crystals and reducing the risk of gout attacks
Any joint can be affected, but it most commonly affects distal joints, including toes, knees, ankles, and finger joints
It is well tolerated, especially after food
If dose is increased, monitor every 2 weeks until dose is stable for 6 weeks, then revert to previous schedule
Allopurinol 100‐300 mg daily compared with febuxostat 80 mg daily for chronic gout: Patient or population: people with chronic provided that the person receives adequate education and monitoring for drug toxicity (including measurement of transaminase levels)