Description
PROPERTIES:
Allopurinol is known as xantine oxidase inhibitor, so it stops uric acid production by preventing the oxidation of hypoxanthine into xanthine.
Also, it is known as uricostatic agent.
INDICATIONS:
BIOLORIC is used for treatment of:
- hyperuricemia associated with gout, urate nephropathy caused by urea mono sodium, during cancer chemo & radio therapy.
- BIOLORIC is also used in the management of renal calculi due to the deposition of calcium oxalate.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- It should not be used with patients who have developed hypersensitivity to the drug.
- BIOLORIC is used with caution during pregnancy and lactation (under medical supervision).
- Acute attack of gout.
SIDE EFFECTS:
BIOLORIC may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, headache, and may cause leucopenia.
PRECAUTIONS:
- Treatment should be stopped if any skin reactions or other signs of hypersensitivity develop.
- BIOLORIC should be used with caution in patients suffering from renal or hepatic impairment.
- BIOLORIC should be used with caution in patients suffering from hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
- BIOLORIC should be used with care when administered with Ampicillines or Thiazide diuretics. It may develop an increase of hypersensitivity reactions.
- BIOLORIC enhances the activity of captopril, coumarin derivatives, and theophylline.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION:
Adults:
The starting dose of allopurinol is 100 mg daily gradually increased by 100 mg at weekly intervals.
In case of mild to moderate gout: 100 – 300 mg daily.
In case of moderately severe tophaceous gout: 600 mg daily.
The maximum daily dose should not exceed 900 mg; the single dose should not exceed 300 mg.
When used for the prevention of uric acid nephropathy associated with cancer therapy:
600-900 mg daily generally for 2 or 3 days and starting before the cancer treatment.
The main use of allopurinol in children is for hyperuricaemia associated with cancer or cancer chemotherapy or with enzyme disorders:
For children under 6 years of age: 150 mg.
For children 6 – 10 years of age: 300 mg, adjusted if necessary after 48 hours.
Note: BIOLORIC is best taken after food, and patients should maintain an adequate fluids intake (about 2 litres daily) to prevent renal calculi formation.
HOW SUPPLIED:
Boxes of 30 tablets.
