Zyloprim has the active ingredient of allopurinol is a prescription medication approved to prevent gout and kidney stones. Zyloprim is used for lowering uric acid levels in the body. Specifically, this prescription medication is approved to prevent gout attacks, high uric acid levels caused by cancer treatment, and recurrent kidney stones in people who have high uric acid levels. Zyloprim is also approved for lowering uric acid levels in children with certain health conditions. Some other medical Zyloprim uses include treating in prostatitis, leishmaniasis, and mouth sores due to chemotherapy.

How to Use Zyloprim Tablets

• Zyloprim comes in tablet form. It is usually taken one or more times per day, depending on the dose.
• It is usually best to take it just after a meal, as this may decrease stomach upset.
• It is important to drink plenty of fluids while taking Zyloprim, to help prevent kidney stones.
• For the drug to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. The medication will not continue to work if you stop taking it.

Cautions before Use Zyloprim Tablets

• Zyloprim may cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome a life-threatening skin condition, liver damage, or even death.
• Zyloprim can cause liver problems that are usually reversible after the medication is stopped.
• Zyloprim can cause drowsiness, so make sure that you do not drive any vehicle or operate any heavy machinery.
• If you have kidney disease then you should not opt for this medicine. Some people have developed kidney failure while taking Zyloprim. This is more likely to occur in people with cancer or who already have kidney problems.
• Zyloprim may not be a safe medication to be taken during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn child.

Zyloprim Tablets Side effects

The side effects which may arise due to the usage of Zyloprim are as follows:

• Fever
• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Muscle pain
• Joint pain
• Unusual sensations such as burning, pricking, or tingling in the hands or feet
• Drowsiness
• Nosebleeds
• Hair loss
• Taste changes or loss of taste
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Gout attacks

Zyloprim Tablets Interactions and Overdose

ACE inhibitors, antacids, and diuretics are some of the medications that may negatively interact with Zyloprim. Drug interactions such as these may alter the amount of the medications in your blood, increasing your risk of potentially serious side effects. To reduce your chances of Zyloprim interactions, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are currently taking.

In case of any overdose effects with Zyloprim the patients are suggested to take immediate medical support