allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim)
Class:
Antigout Agents: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors
Indication:
Chronic gout.
Mode of Action:
Inhibits uric acid production.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
GI upset, rash (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome), hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity.
NC/PT:
Monitor renal and liver function during therapy. Takes 2 or more weeks for symptom improvement.