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Allopurinol (Zyloprim), a type of drug called a xanthine-oxidase inhibitor, blocks the production of urate in the body, and can dissolve kidney stones as well as treating gout.
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What is allopurinol used for?
Treating gout
Why is allopurinol not given in acute attacks of gouty arthritis?
starting allopurinol during an attack can prolong an acute attack of gout or trigger a gout attack due to shifts in uric acid levels.
What are the mechanism of Allopurinol?
If one wants to prevent it from occurring, the process that makes the uric acid must be suppressed. Allopurinol combines with the enzyme Xanthine Oxidase and takes it out of action. This stops the oxidation process of xanthine and hypoxanthine and because of this uric acid production goes down preventing gout. Allopurinol is effective for preventing gout but wont treat acute attacks of it.
Is colchechin and allopurinol can give as a combined therapy in the management of gout?
Having had Gout for a number of years I would tell anyone that has gout to see their doctor about changing their medication from allopurinol to the newest medication on the market today. It is called Uloric and hands down it beats and is safer than Allopurinol. Uloric just became available in February of 2009 when it was finally approved by the FDA after careful study.
Can you start taking allopurinol when you have gout?
taking this can actually cause a flare up before your levels are under control
What are the main types of gout drugs?
Colchicine helps relieve the symptoms of gout by reducing inflammation. Allopurinol (Lopurin, Zyloprim) reduces the amount of uric acid produced in the body
Do you know how to treat gout?
Yes, there are some pills that can be prescribed but they do not cure it, they help alleviate the symptoms when an attack occurs.
Can a podiatrists treat gout?
yes
Is allopurinol a pain medication?
No, it is a uric acid inhibitor. By inhibiting the production of uric acid, it lessens the likelihood of having a gout attack, but in and of itself, it is not a pain reliever.
Can a person donate blood if taking allopurinol for gout?
Apparently so!! The U.K. Blood Donor Helpline say it is O.K. but tell the people at the donor session!
Is dicloflex for gout treatment?
Yes. Your doctor will prescribe it if it fits your symptoms.
Is peaches good for gout?
can peaches help gout
