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Alopur Benefits & Uses

Alopur is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Other Benefits

Kidney Stones (Read More - Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: From Lemon Juice to Basil Leaves)
Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Wrist Pain
Knee Pain (Read More - Natural Ways to Treat Knee Pain at Home)
Arthritis

Alopur Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 300 mg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Alopur Related Warnings

Is the use of Alopur safe for pregnant women?

Alopur shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Alopur safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Alopur on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Alopur on the Kidneys?

Alopur may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alopur on the Liver?

Alopur can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Alopur on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Alopur on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Alopur with Other Drugs

Alopur should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinapril

Captopril

Azathioprine

Lisinopril

Moderate

Magaldrate

Indapamide

Alopur Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alopur unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dehydration
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Alopur

Is this Alopur habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Alopur is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Alopur since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Alopur only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Alopur cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Alopur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alopur

Some foods when eaten with Alopur can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Alopur

Taking Alopur with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Alopur

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alopur cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alopur may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is the most common side effect of this drug. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Alopur to prevent accidents and injuries as it causes drowsiness.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Alopur with prednisolone?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alopur can be taken with prednisolone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Alopur along with prednisolone if taken as directed by doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Alopur helpful in gout?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alopur is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Alopur decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Alopur an uricosuric agent?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Alopur is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Alopur contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alopur cause weight loss?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

No, Alopur does not cause weight loss. Weight loss has not been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Alopur is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyloprim ® (allopurinol)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 216-217

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 125-127

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Alopur Benefits & Uses

Alopur Dosage & How to Take

Alopur Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Alopur with Other Drugs

Alopur Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Alopur

Alopur Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Frequently asked Questions about Alopur

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alopur cause drowsiness?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Alopur with prednisolone?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Question about 5 years ago

Is Alopur helpful in gout?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Alopur an uricosuric agent?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alopur cause weight loss?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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