Zyloprim

Product Description

Zyloprim also known as Allopurinol is prescribed to patients with goat and patients with calcium kidney stones and high amounts of uric acid in the urine. Zyloprim is also used for treatment of high levels of uric acid in the blood or urine, mainly caused by chemotherapy. Other usages of this medicine are also possible, determined by your health provider.

Zyloprim drug comes as in a shape of tablets – 100mg and 300mg Scored tablets. Follow your doctor`s prescription presicly, because it suits to your health condition. In order to avoid stomach upset, take Zyloprim on a full stomach. Take extra fluids during treatment. The full effect of the medicine might be felt from 2nd to 6th week. Do not stop taking Zyloprim even if you start feeling better until your treatment course is fully realized.

If it happens to miss your daily dose Zyloprim, take is as soon as you can. If the time for the next scheduled one has already come, take only one dose. Do not overdose by trying to catch up. To achieve best results try not to miss doses.

Keep Zyloprim in its original packing. Keep away from heat, moisture and direct light. The best temperature for storage is from 68 to 77 °F (20 – 25 °C). Keep out of the reach of children.

There are not registered cases of overdose with Zyloprim. If you suspect overdose call your doctor immediately and look for medical attention. Overdose symptoms are not known.

Take Zyloprim only if prescribed to you. Do not give it to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you have. Zyloprim may provoke dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid performing any hazard activities before you know how this drug reacts on you. You do not mix Zyloprim with alcohol, side effect might be provoked. If you disease symptoms do not improve contact your doctor for further assistance. Do not overdose or take less than prescribed.

Safety Information

Before starting treatment with Zyloprim (Allopurinol) advise your health provider about your medical history. If you have shown allergy to Zyloprim or any of its contents in the past, do not take it. If you suffer from bone narrow problems, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, hearth problems (e.g. congestive heart failure) and blood pressure problems, tell your doctor before start treatment. This medicine passes into the breast milk and may harm the baby. In case you are breast feeder, pregnant and plan to become pregnant better do not take Zyloprim. Your doctor will advise you about the possible risks. Zyloprim drug may react with some other drugs, herbal preparations and dietary supplements. Tell your doctor about all you are taking before starting the treatment with Zyloprim. It is possible to experience increase of the goat attacks after you start taking this medicine. You may need another medicine called colchicines to help you with these attacks. If you notice that goat attacks continue and this treatment is not helping you, contact your doctor for further support. You may have lab tests during treatment to check your uric acid levels, kidney and liver function to monitor your health condition during treatment. Do not use Zyloprim for relieving an acute gout attack.

Side Effect

During treatment with Zyloprim it is likely to experience side effects. They might be diarrhea, nausea, allergic reaction (swelling of the l lips, tongue, difficult breathing, itching, rash, hives), blood in the urine, dark urine, fever, chest pain and joint pain, changes in the appetite, skin irritation(red, swollen, with blister, peeling skin), weight changes, unusual bleeding and bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes, sudden weakness and muscle pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, or any other unusual symptoms, call your doctor immediately and require medical attention.