Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet reduces the production of Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet acid in your body. Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet acid buildup can lead to gout or kidney stones. Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet is used to treat gout or kidney stones, and to decrease levels of Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet acid in people who are receiving cancer treatment. Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet guide.
Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
pain or bleeding when you urinate;
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, weight loss, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice ;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
joint pain, flu symptoms;
severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; or
easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin.
Less serious side effects may include:
vomiting, diarrhea;
drowsiness, headache;
changes in your sense of taste; or
muscle pain.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Gout:
Initial: 100 mg orally once a day. Maintenance: 200 to 300 mg orally once a day or 400 to 600 mg/day (moderately severe tophaceous gout) in divided doses.
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy:
Initial: Parenteral: 200 to 400 mg/m2/day to a maximum of 600 mg/day Oral: 600 to 800 mg/day for 1 to 3 days with consumption of at least 2 L of fluid/day. Maintenance: 200 to 300 mg/day orally until patient no longer at high risk for developing hyperuricemia.
Usual Adult Dose for Calcium Oxalate Calculi with Hyperuricosuria:
Initial: 200 to 300 mg orally once a day. Maintenance: 300 mg/day or less.
Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure:
Study to prevent the formation of superoxide free radicals and improve endothelial function (in NYHA class II to III chronic heart failure): 300 mg orally daily for 1 month
Usual Adult Dose for Cardiothoracic Surgery:
Studies: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery 600 mg orally one day prior to surgery and another 600 mg orally the day of surgery.
Usual Adult Dose for Leishmaniasis:
Study for 20 days. Case Reports - Visceral leishmaniasis, post renal transplant: 300 mg daily plus meglumine antimoniate (50 mg/kg/day)
Usual Adult Dose for Mania:
Case Reports -- Mania (bipolar I) associated with hyperuricemia: 300 mg orally daily.
Usual Adult Dose for High Risk Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty:
Study - Primary Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA): 400 mg orally administered immediately after admission to the emergency department (approximately 60 minutes before reperfusion) and after primary PTCA was completed.
Usual Adult Dose for Reactive Perforating Collangenosis:
Case Report: 100 mg orally daily.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy:
Parenteral : Less than or equal to 10 years: 200 mg/m2/day in 1 to 3 equally divided doses not to exceed 600 mg/24 hours. All doses greater than 300 mg should be given in equally divided doses. Greater than 10 years: 200 to 400 mg/m2/day administered in 1 to 3 equally divided doses, not to exceed 600 mg/24 hours. Oral: Less than 6 years: 150 mg/day orally in 3 divided doses. 6 to 10 years: 300 mg/day orally in 2 to 3 divided doses. Greater than 10 years: 600 to 800 mg/day in 2 to 3 equally divided doses
Usual Pediatric Dose for Leishmaniasis:
Greater than 5 years old Study - Cutaneous leishmaniasis: 20 mg/kg/day plus low-dose meglumine antimoniate (30 mg/kg/day) for 20 days.
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Can Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
azathioprine (Imuran);
chlorpropamide (Diabinese);
cyclosporine (Gengraf, Sandimmune, Neoral);
mercaptopurine (Purinethol);
an antibiotic such as ampicillin (Principen, Omnipen, others) or amoxicillin (Amoxil, Augmentin, Trimox, Wymox);
a blood thinner such as dicoumarol or warfarin (Coumadin); or
a diuretic (water pill).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Who should not take Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet?
You should not take Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet if you are allergic to it.
To make sure you can safely take Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease;
liver disease;
diabetes;
congestive heart failure;
high blood pressure; or
if you are receiving any chemotherapy.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Take each dose with a full glass of water. To reduce your risk of kidney stones forming, drink 8 to 10 full glasses of fluid every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
You may have gout attacks more often when you first start taking Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet. Your doctor may recommend other gout medication to take with Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet. Keep using your medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few months of treatment.
Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. Your blood may need to be tested often. Visit your doctor regularly.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Can Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Allopurinol 100 MG Oral Tablet be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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