Allopurinol use side effect

 

Allopurinol

 

Use

• Gout

Allopurinol is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, redness, and tenderness in the joints.

• Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy

Allopurinol is used in lower the uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy.

• Calcium Oxalate Calculi with Hyperuricosuria

Allopurinol is used to lower the uric acid levels and prevents the formation of calculi in the kidney.

Dosage

Depends upon the health conditon

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Allopurinol

• Joint pain
• Skin rash
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Yellow colored eyes or skin
• Dizziness
• Depression
• Loss of appetite
• Change in taste
• Blurred vision