Allopurinol 100 mg Tablet
Description
Allopurinol 100 mg is an oral medication containing the active ingredient Allopurinol. It belongs to a class of drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body. Uric acid is a natural substance, but high levels can lead to various medical conditions.
Advantages
- Effective Uric Acid Reduction: Highly effective in lowering and maintaining healthy uric acid levels in the blood.
- Gout Prevention: Significantly reduces the frequency and severity of gout attacks.
- Kidney Stone Prevention: Helps prevent the formation of uric acid kidney stones.
- Prophylactic Use: Useful in preventing high uric acid levels caused by certain cancer treatments.
- Oral Administration: Convenient tablet form for easy daily use.
Uses
- Gout: For the long-term management and prevention of gout attacks (not for acute attacks).
- Hyperuricemia: Treatment of high uric acid levels in the blood, which may or may not be associated with gout.
- Uric Acid Nephrolithiasis: Prevention of recurrent uric acid kidney stones.
- Prevention of Hyperuricemia during Chemotherapy: Used to prevent or reduce elevated uric acid levels that can occur during the treatment of certain cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma).
Nature
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It acts by blocking the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for converting hypoxanthine to xanthine, and then xanthine to uric acid. By inhibiting this enzyme, allopurinol effectively decreases the production of uric acid, thus lowering its concentration in the blood and urine. It is a long-term preventive medication rather than an acute pain reliever.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store Allopurinol 100 mg tablets at controlled room temperature, typically between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F).
- Protect from Light and Moisture: Keep the tablets in their original packaging, away from direct light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep Out of Reach of Children: Store the medication in a secure place, out of sight and reach of children and pets.
- Do Not Freeze: Do not freeze the tablets.
- Check Expiry Date: Do not use the medication after the expiry date printed on the packaging.