alopur 300mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alopur 300mg tablet used for?
Alnol (Allopurinol) is used to treat PAIN ANALGESICS. It contains Allopurinol (300mg), which Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and x. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Allopurinol
- Manufacturer: Satven And Mer
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alopur 300mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Gout, hyperuricemia, prevention of tumor lysis syndrome, recurrent calcium oxalate stones.
Off-label uses: Prevention of recurrent calcium oxalate stones, leishmaniasis (investigational).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Allopurinol |
| Brand Name | Alnol |
| Manufacturer | Satven And Mer |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | Xanthine oxidase Inhibitors-gout |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alopur 300mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alopur 300mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Elevated liver enzymes
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Bone marrow suppression
- Hepatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Alopecia
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Gynecomastia
- Vasculitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Azathioprine | Major | Increased risk of bone marrow suppression; reduce azathioprine dose. |
| 6-Mercaptopurine | Major | Increased risk of toxicity; reduce 6-MP dose to 25-33%. |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased anticoagulant effect; monitor INR. |
| Cyclophosphamide | Major | Increased bone marrow suppression. |
| Thiazide diuretics | Moderate | Increased risk of allopurinol hypersensitivity. |
| ACE inhibitors | Moderate | Increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions. |
| Amoxicillin | Moderate | Increased risk of skin rash. |
| Ampicillin | Moderate | Increased risk of skin rash. |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption of allopurinol. |
| Theophylline | Minor | Increased theophylline levels. |
| Chlorpropamide | Minor | Increased risk of hypoglycemia. |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Azathioprine
- 6-Mercaptopurine
- Warfarin
- Cyclophosphamide
โก Moderate Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- Amoxicillin
- Ampicillin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Theophylline
- Chlorpropamide
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High purine foods may reduce efficacy; no significant food-drug interaction.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Alcohol may increase serum uric acid levels and reduce efficacy.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to allopurinol; acute gout attack (do not start during attack).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum uric acid, renal function, liver function, CBC (especially if on azathioprine/6-MP).
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Allopurinol and oxypurinol are excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; hemodialysis may remove allopurinol and oxypurinol.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for alopur 300mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.