Definitions for allopurinol
al·lop·uri·nol

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allopurinol, Zyloprimnoun

   a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid

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1. allopurinolnoun

   A drug used primarily to treat hyperuricemia and its complications.

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1. Allopurinol

   Allopurinol is a medication used to decrease high blood uric acid levels. It is specifically used to prevent gout, prevent specific types of kidney stones and for the high uric acid levels that can occur with chemotherapy. It is taken by mouth or injected into a vein.Common side effects when used by mouth include itchiness and rash. Common side effects when used by injection include vomiting and kidney problems. While not recommended historically, starting allopurinol during an attack of gout appears to be safe. In those already on the medication, it should be continued even during an acute gout attack. While use during pregnancy does not appear to result in harm, this use has not been well studied. Allopurinol is in the xanthine oxidase inhibitor family of medications.Allopurinol was approved for medical use in the United States in 1966. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Allopurinol is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 42nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 15 million prescriptions.

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1. allopurinol

   Allopurinol is a medication used primarily to treat excess uric acid in the blood, most commonly in patients suffering from gout. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that converts certain chemicals into uric acid in the body. By reducing the production of uric acid, it helps prevent gout flare-ups and kidney stones related to high levels of uric acid.

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1. Allopurinol

   Allopurinol is a drug used primarily to treat hyperuricemia and its complications, including chronic gout. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor which is administered orally.

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1. Allopurinol

   A XANTHINE OXIDASE inhibitor that decreases URIC ACID production. It also acts as an antimetabolite on some simpler organisms.

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   The numerical value of allopurinol in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of allopurinol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=allopurinol
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Allopurinol
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allopurinol
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5. ^ Wikidata
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