Capurate
Generic Name: Allopurinol
Product Name: Capurate
Indication
Allopurinol is used in the following conditions
Treatment and long term control of gout
Certain types of kidney stones
Kidney disease caused by increased uric acid levels in the urine
In patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Action
Allopurinol reduces the production of uric acid. If uric acid is present in the body in excessive levels it can produce gout and kidney disease. Certain drugs given in chemotherapy can also increase uric acid levels.
Dose advice
Adults
The initial recommended dose is 100 mg once a day
This dose may be increased by 100 mg per day each month depending on how the patient responds to treatment
The usual dose ranges from 100â??300 mg per day
Patients with kidney disease may require different doses
Patients undergoing chemotherapy
Adults: 600â??800 mg per day given for 2â??3 days before chemotherapy commences. The dose may then be reduced depending on how the patient responds to treatment
Children: 10â??20 mg/kg per day given as one or two divided doses. A maximum dose of 600 mg per day should not be exceeded.
Schedule
S4
Common side effects
Rash
Itching of skin
Uncommon side effects
Nausea
Vomiting
Taste disturbances
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Aching joints
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For further information talk to your doctor.
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