ALLOPURINOL (Zyloprim): What is used for?

What is allopurinol? Allopurinol (Alopurinol) is a drug used to treat acute uric acid and gout. The product ingredient is allopurinol sodium. The brand names of allopurinol in the United States are: Zyloprim, Lopurin, Aloprim. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Allopurinol Decreases the level of uric acid in plasma and urine by inhibition of xantinoxidasa, an enzyme … Read more