About Allopurinol
            
            Class: | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor  
Use: | Management of gout and hyperuricemia; prevention of uric acid nephropathy in patients undergoing chemotherapy  
Adult dose: | Initial: 100 mg once daily; may increase to 300 mg/day based on uric acid levels and tolerance  
Pediatric dose: | Not established; use in children should be based on a physician's discretion and careful monitoring  
Side effects: | Rash, gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhea), drowsiness, headache, liver function abnormalit
         
        
            
                
                
                    
                        Drug Class
                    
                    Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
                 
                
                
                    
                        Uses & Indications
                    
                    Management of gout and hyperuricemia; prevention of uric acid nephropathy in patients undergoing chemotherapy
                 
                
                
                    
                        Storage Requirements
                    
                    Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from moisture and light
                 
                
                
                    
                        Manufacturer & Packaging
                    
                    
                        Manufacturer: Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries CO. (E.I.P.I.Co.), EGYPT
                    
                    
                    Package Size
                    50's
                    
                    
                    Price & Supplier
                    
                        Price in UAE: AED 20.50
                    
                    
                 
             
            
                
                
                    
                        Dosage Information
                    
                    
                        Adult Dose
                    
                    
                        Initial: 100 mg once daily; may increase to 300 mg/day based on uric acid levels and tolerance
                    
                    
                        Pediatric Dose
                    
                    
                        Not established; use in children should be based on a physician's discretion and careful monitoring
                    
                 
                
                
                    
                        Side Effects
                    
                    Rash, gastrointestinal upset (nausea, diarrhea), drowsiness, headache, liver function abnormalities
                 
             
         
        
        
            
                Contraindications & Precautions
            
            Hypersensitivity to allopurinol or any component of the formulation; concurrent use with azathioprine or mercaptopurine without dose adjustment
         
        
        
            
                Important Warnings
            
            Risk of severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis); monitor renal function; use caution in patients with liver disease or renal impairment
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
            
                Medical Disclaimer
            
            
                This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. 
                Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. 
                The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated 
                to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.