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Allopurinol - An Overview

Allopurinol belongs to a class of medications known as xanthine oxidase enzyme inhibitors. Push Health can connect people in need of an allopurinol prescription with a medical provider who can prescribe allopurinol medication, including generic allopurinol 100 mg tablets and allopurinol 100 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Allopurinol - Use and Mechanism of Action

Allopurinol prescription medication, like febuxostat (Uloric), is a xanthine oxidase enzyme inhibitor medication that is sometimes marketed under the brand name Zyloprim. Allopurinol is used for managing patients with signs of primary or secondary gout, certain patients with leukemia and lymphoma, and some patients with recurrent calcium oxalate calculi and high uric acid excretion. Gout is a disorder of the metabolism (hyperuricemia) that is characterized by the deposition of monosodium urate in tissues such as the joints. Allopurinol medication works by reducing the production of uric acid by acting on purine catabolism. Similar to the purine base hypoxanthine, allopurinol inhibits the enzymatic activity of xanthine oxidase and interferes with the conversion of xanthine to uric acid. Serum and urinary uric acid levels are typically observed to drop within three days of allopurinol administration and depends on the dose of allopurinol given. Allopurinol medication is sometimes used with colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare), indomethacin (Indocin) and probenecid in gout patients.

Allopurinol - Dosage and Cost

Allopurinol is orally administered and is available as allopurinol 100 mg and allopurinol 300 mg tablets. Allopurinol is 90% absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and peak plasma levels occur in as quickly as 1.5 hours. A small percentage of allopurinol is excreted in the feces. Allopurinol is available at many pharmacies for a reasonable cost. Allopurinol typically costs under twenty cents per pill and, in some cases, the cost may be partially or fully covered by one's insurance plan. Allopurinol coupons may also be available online which can help reduce the cost even further.

Can I Buy Allopurinol Online?

Allopurinol OTC is not available in the US as allopurinol is a prescription medication. As such, one cannot simply buy allopurinol online. However, Push Health can help people in need of an allopurinol prescription connect with a licensed provider who can prescribe allopurinol medication, including generic allopurinol 100 mg tablets and allopurinol 300 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Allopurinol - Side Effects

People who plan to use allopurinol prescription medication should be aware of possible side effects. Side effects of allopurinol use include, but are not limited to, diarrhea, nausea, liver inflammation, acute attacks of gout and a rash. Allopurinol medication should not be used for treating asymptomatic hyperuricemia. People who have a hypersensitivity or allergy to allopurinol medication should not use the medication. It is not recommended to drink alcohol while using allopurinol. Questions about allopurinol prescription tablets and its side effects should be discussed with the pharmacist and medical provider prior to use.

More Allopurinol Information

• Allopurinol - FDA