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Alurol100mg
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Require PrescriptionIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Alurol is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals which can app... View More
Uses of Alurol
- Gout
Side effects of Alurol
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
How to use Alurol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alurol is to be taken with... View More
How Alurol works
Alurol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
What if you forget to take Alurol?
If you miss a dose of Alurol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
Quick Tips- Your doctor has prescribed Alurol to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take Alurol with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Alurol.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Alurol.
- When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Alurol on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an ... View More
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin... View More
- Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Adult: PO Gout; Hyperuricaemia Mild: 100 mg/day PO initially; increased weekly to 200-300 mg/day Moderate to severe: 100 mg/day PO initially; incre... View More
Administration
May inhibit the metabolism of mercaptopurine and azathioprine; reduce dose of mercaptopurine and azathioprine when given w/ allopurinol. May increase ef... View More
Adult Dose
Ensure adequate fluid intake. Prophylactically with an anti-inflammatory or colchicine for at least 1 mth. Withdraw immediately when sensitivity (skin r... View More
Renal Dose
Allopurinol is an inhibitor of the enzyme xanthine oxidase which converts hypoxanthine to xanthine then uric acid. The reduced production of uric acid r... View More
Mode of Action
Administration Should be taken with food. Take immediately after meals.
Precaution
Hyperuricaemia, Uric acid nephropathy, Cancer therapy-induced hyperuricaemia, Gout, Recurrent renal stones
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis: Administer dose after session or administer 50% supplemental dose. CrCl (ml/min) 10-20 200 mg daily. <3 100 mg da... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
1-10% Rash (1.5%),Nausea (1.3%),Renal failure (1.2%),Vomiting (1.2%) Frequency Not Defined Amblyopia,Arthralgias,Blood dyscrasias,Bronchospasm,Card... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity; acute attack of gout.
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DisclaimerThe information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More
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