Allopurinol (Allopurinol)


Brand Name: Allopurinol

Generic Name: Allopurinol

Manufacturer/Agent: Twokay Chemicals


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 100mg

Pack size: 1000

Trade Price: KES 400.00

Retail Price: @ KES 5.35


Class: Antigout Agents (Musculoskeletal agents)

Mechanism of Action:


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Molecular Formulae: C5H4N4O = 136.1

Precautions: Acute gouty attack. known intolerance.

Indications/Uses: Prophylaxis of idiopathic gout, uric acid lithiasis or nephropathy; 300mg once daily, taken after food as its irritant; dose may be increased or reduced to suit condition.

Interactions: Potentiates anticoagulants, chlorpropamide, mercaptopurine and azathioprine.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. rash. dermatitis. rarely agranulocytosis, anaemia.arthralgia.