Allopurinol
Overview
Categories
- 2 Analgesics, antipyretics, NSAIDs, antigout, and antirheumatics
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Allopurinol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 100 to 200 mg | 150 (150) | 24 hourly | PO | This is the dose for mild condition. |
| 700 to 900 mg | 800 (800) | As recommended. | PO | This is the dose for sever condition. Doses above 300mg/day should be given in divided doses. |
| 300 to 600 mg | 450 (450) | As recommended. | PO | This is the dose for moderately sever condition; give in divided doses. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 10 to 20 mg/kg/day | 15 (15) | As recommended. | Oral | For under 15 years of age: maximum 400 mg/day in neoplastic condition, enzymes disorder. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| 10 to 20 mg/kg | 15 (15) | 24 hourly | oral | |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Allopurinol
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