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allopurinol [‚a·lə′pyür·ə‚nȯl] (pharmacology) C5H4ON4The compound 4-hydroxypyrazolo-3,4-d-pyrimidine; inhibits xanthine oxidase, an enzyme required for uric acid formation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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first, relapsed patients were treated with a combination of sodium
stibogluconate and allopurinol, which was unsuccessful in contrast with
its reported success in Kenya, or with amphotericin deoxycholate (8). Yet one
study showed that when rats were pretreated with allopurinol or
superoxide dismutase/polyethylene glycol prior to the induction of
ischemia, cochlear action potential thresholds were maintained. If
attacks continue and tophi develop, however, the doctor may prescribe
medicine to treat hyperuricemia, most commonly allopurinol (Zyloprim)
and probenecid (Benemid). |
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