Allopurinol - al-oh-PURE-i-nole is using to treat chronic gout - gouty arthritis. This condition is causing by too much uric acid in the blood.
This drug works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body. Allopurinol will not relieve a gout attack that has already started. Always it does not cure gout, but it will help prevent gout attacks. However, it works only after you have been taking it regularly for a few months. Allopurinol will help prevent gout attacks only as long as you continue to take it.
Allopurinol is also using to prevent or treat other medical problems that may occur if too much uric acid is present in the body. These include certain kinds of kidney stones or other kidney problems.
Certain medication or medical treats can greatly increase the amount of uric acid in the body. This can cause gout or kidney problems in some people. Allopurinol is also using to prevent these problems and can be given as either a tablet or an injection if necessary
Allopurinol is available only with your family doctor's prescription in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA