allopurinol
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Allopurinol is a medication that reduces uric acid levels in the blood, used primarily to prevent gout attacks and kidney stones.
It works by inhibiting the enzyme that produces uric acid.
Sold under brand names including Zyloprim, it's taken daily as a long-term preventive rather than for acute pain relief: The doctor started him on allopurinol after his third gout flare.
Nitrogenous purine metabolite
- urateUric acid salt
- crystalsSolids with ordered structure
- flare-upSudden recurrence of symptoms
- jointShared by multiple parties
inflammation · swelling · big toe · arthritis · colchicine · NSAIDs · corticosteroids · chronic
Agent that slows reactions
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
- guaninePurine nucleobase in DNA
Measured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- complianceAdhering to requirements
adherence · monitoring · maintenance · starting dose · long-term · daily · 100mg · 300mg
Blood-filtering organ
- kidney stonesMineral formations in organs
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
- chronic kidney diseaseGradual renal function loss
Exaggerated response to stimuli
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
- interactionsMutual or reciprocal actions
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- malignancyCancerous, invasive growth
uric acid
Nitrogenous purine metabolite
joint · inflammation · swelling · big toe · arthritis · colchicine · NSAIDs · corticosteroids · chronic · attack
inhibitor
Agent that slows reactions
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- adeninePurine nucleobase in DNA
dosage
Measured medicine amount
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
compliance · adherence · monitoring · maintenance · starting dose · long-term · daily · 100mg · 300mg
kidney
Blood-filtering organ
- kidney stonesMineral formations in organs
- creatinineMuscular metabolism waste compound
- excretionRemoval of metabolic waste
hypersensitivity
Exaggerated response to stimuli
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- side effectsUnintended treatment consequences
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- leukemiaMalignancy of blood-forming tissues
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- preventionStopping something before occurring
allopurinolcolchicine
Gout medication from flowers
indomethacin · NSAIDs · prednisone · naproxen · corticosteroids