Alnol 100 Mg
Information About Alnol 100 Mg
About Alnol 100 Mg
Medicine Brand Alnol 100 mg is manufactured by Nexus Biotech and mainly contents the generic drug Allopurinol.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Alnol 100 Mg
Allopurinol 100 mg
Diseases List For Which Alnol 100 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Chronic gout Secondary hyperuricaemia due to cancer chemotherapy radiation and thiazides or drugs prevention of uric acid nephropathy Calcium renal lithiasis
Other Significations For Alnol 100 Mg
This Medication Allopurinol is used for treating goutcaused by excessive levels of uric acid in the blood hyperuricemia Uric acid is a by product from the breakdown of certain proteins purines in the body Hyperuricemia occurs when the body produces more uric acid than it can eliminate The uric acid forms crystals in joints gouty arthritis and tissues causing inflammation and pain Elevated blood uric acid levels also can cause kidney disease and stones Allopurinol prevents the production of uric acid by blocking the activity of the enzyme that converts purines to uric acid Uric acid levels usually begin to fall within 23 days of starting treatment and return to their original levels within 710 days after allopurinol is stopped It may take several months of therapy before attacks of gout are controlled
Precautions To Be Taken Before Alnol 100 Mg
Allopurinol increases blood levels of oral mercaptopurine Purinethol and azathioprine Imuran by reducing their breakdown in the body Therefore the dose of mercaptopurine and azathioprine should be reduced in order to avoid toxicity There is an increased risk of skin rash in patients taking allopurinol in combination with penicillins
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Alnol 100 Mg
Can We Take Alnol 100 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Alnol 100 Mg
Can We Use Alnol 100 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Alnol 100 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity