Drug uses
Allopurinol is indicated for treatment of gout. It is used to treat high uric acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to treat certain patients with calcium oxalate kidney stones and high amounts of uric acid in the urine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How taken
Allopurinol is taken by mouth. Consult your doctor regarding the dosage suitable for your condition. To avoid stomach upset take Allopurinol with a meal. It is advised to drink extra fluids while undergoing treatment with Allopurinol. It may take 2 to 6 weeks to receive the full benefit of Allopurinol. Continue taking Allopurinol even if you feel well. Google search News s News Fresh news Only good news News 24 World news World news Good World news Good World news

Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Allopurinol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, if you have kidney or liver disease, heart problems (e.g. congestive heart failure), bone marrow problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast–feeding. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Allopurinol while you are pregnant. Allopurinol is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast–feeding while you use Allopurinol, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. < Some medicines may interact with Allopurinol. Therefore tell your doctor of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement that you are taking. You may experience an increase in gout attacks for several months after you begin taking Allopurinol. Your doctor may give you another medicine (colchicine) to help decrease these gout attacks. Contact your doctor if you experience frequent or severe gout attacks. Lab tests, including uric acid levels and kidney and liver function, may be performed while you use Allopurinol. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. Allopurinol is not useful for relieving an acute gout attack.Your text here.