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ALLOPURINOL (allopurinol) by Teva is allopurinol acts on purine catabolism, without disrupting the biosynthesis of purines. Approved for gout, tumor lysis syndrome, hyperuricemia.
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Mechanism of Action
Allopurinol acts on purine catabolism, without disrupting the biosynthesis of purines. It reduces the production of uric acid by inhibiting the biochemical reactions immediately preceding its formation. Allopurinol is a structural analogue of the natural purine base, hypoxanthine. It is an…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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