DRUG STUDY DRUG ORDER MECHANISM OF ACTION Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid in your body.

Uric acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones. INDICATIONS Allopurinol is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of uric acid in people. CONTRAINDICATIONS driving or operating machinery hepatic disease renal disease renal failure renal impairmen ADVERSE EFFECT NURSING RESPONSIBILTY PRECAUTION Do not use allopurinol if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to allopurinol. Take each dose with a full glass of water. drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Avoid drinking alcohol

Generic Name: allopurinol Brand name: Aloprim Classification: gout agent Route: PO Dosage: 100mg Frequency: OD

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