Definition of Allopurinol

1. Noun. A drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid.

Exact synonyms: Zyloprim
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Language type: Trademark

Definition of Allopurinol

1. Noun. A drug used primarily to treat hyperuricemia and its complications. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Allopurinol

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Medical Definition of Allopurinol

1. A xanthine oxidase inhibitor used in the treatment of gout. (18 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allopurinol

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alloplastics
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alloploidy
allopoiesis
allopolyploid
allopolyploids
allopolyploidy
allopregnane
allopregnanolone
allopsychic
allopurinol (current term)
allopurinols
allopyranose
allopyranoside
allopyranosides
alloquies
alloquy
alloreactive
alloreactivities
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allorhythmia
allorhythmic
allosaur
allosauroid
allosauroids

Literary usage of Allopurinol

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"allopurinol ribonucleotide and xanthosine 5'-monophosphate (XMP). however, were potent inhibitors of this enzyme. Preliminary studies indicated that the ..."

2. Acute Perinatal Asphyxia in Term Infants: Report of the Workshopedited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz edited by Linda L. Wright, Gerald B. Merenstein, Deborah Hirtz (1997)
"... Calcium Channel Blockers and allopurinol Malcolm 1. Levene, MD The General Infirmary at Leeds, England Calcium and Neuronal Injury Neuronal ..."

3. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"To this end, allopurinol (50 mg qds)-a hydroxyl scavenger and an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase which forms Superoxide radicals-and dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO ..."

4. Bound for Good Health: A Collection of Age PagesMedical (1993)
"allopurinol, sulfinpyrazone, and probenecid can help prevent gout attacks, ... (In fact, allopurinol can actually make gout worse if this drug is started ..."

5. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"... 157, 358 Alkylating agents effect on DNA synthesis in lens epithelial cells (ran. 157, 688 allopurinol serum biochemistry following treatment with, ..."

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