Allopurinol

Generic Name
Allopurinol
Brand Names
Aloprim, Zyloprim
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H4N4O
CAS Number
315-30-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
63CZ7GJN5I
Background

Gout is a disease that occurs by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals (MSU) in body tissues, especially around joints . This disease has been well-documented in historical medical records and appears in the biographies of several prominent, historically recognized individuals .
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Indication

Allopurinol is indicated in :

1) the management of patients with signs and symptoms of primary or secondary gout (acute attacks, tophi, joint destruction, uric acid lithiasis, and/or nephropathy).
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Associated Conditions
Hyperuricemia, Primary Gout, Recurrent calcium oxalate calculi, Secondary gout, Calcium oxalate calculi Renal Calculi
Associated Therapies
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