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Precautions to be observed while taking Allopurinol-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking allopurinol as follows: Observe compliance with recommendations for a low-purine diet. Compliance with low-purine diet can reduce production of uric acid in the body and thus complement the therapeutic benefit of allopurinol intake. Observe compliance with recommendation on other pain medication intake, if you are prescribed medications such as, ibuprofen and naproxen, for better control of acute pain and inflammation. Compliance with pain medication [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Allopurinol-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking allopurinol as follows: Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Allopurinol intake can result in dizziness and episodes of altered levels of consciousness, which can contribute to accidents and [...]

Precautions to be observed while taking Allopurinol-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking allopurinol as follows: Allopurinol is significantly metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine, by the kidneys. If liver function is deficient, metabolism of allopurinol could be slowed down. Slowing down of the drug metabolism can result in increased risk for compromised therapeutic benefits and toxicity with the medication. Allopurinol use can result in hepatic damage and compromised liver function, consequently leading to mild [...]

Side Effects of Allopurinol-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using allopurinol as follows: Bone marrow suppression Allopurinol has potential to induce bone marrow suppression or exacerbate any history of the same, thus resulting in reduced production of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Bone marrow suppression can be a more common finding, if allopurinol is administered along with any other medication, with potential to induce the same. Allopurinol, by virtue of potential to induce bone [...]

Side Effects of Allopurinol-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using allopurinol as follows: General constitutional side-effects Allopurinol use can sometimes result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These constitutional symptoms can be self-limiting and resolve over time. Taking allopurinol with a small snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. General allergic reactions Allopurinol use can result in severe skin rash and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms [...]