{"id":5226,"date":"2020-12-14T06:14:31","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T06:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5226"},"modified":"2021-08-02T07:04:56","modified_gmt":"2021-08-02T07:04:56","slug":"allopurinol-nordic-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/allopurinol-nordic-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Allopurinol Nordic Drugs &#8211; Allopurinol uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n100 mg and 300 mg&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;<br>allopurinol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Allopurinol Nordic Drugs is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs is a remedy for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;and high uric acid levels in the blood and is used especially in connection with a disease of the renal ducts (gout nephropathy) and stones in the urinary tract (urate stones).&nbsp;Allopurinol inhibits the formation of&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;in the body and therefore prevents urate precipitation in&nbsp;tissues&nbsp;and the formation of urate stones and gravel in the urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs are also used in so-called secondary&nbsp;gout&nbsp;that can occur in blood cancer (&nbsp;leukemia&nbsp;), in increasing the number of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;polycythemia vera&nbsp;), or in bone marrow tumor (&nbsp;myeloma&nbsp;).&nbsp;The drug can also be used for the preventive purpose against elevated uric acid levels that may occur during treatment for cancer with&nbsp;cytotoxic drugs&nbsp;and radiation therapy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol contained in Allopurinol Nordic Drugs may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to allopurinol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Allopurinol Nordic Drugs if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>has impaired renal function.&nbsp;Your doctor may give you a lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;or ask you to take the medicine less often than once a day.&nbsp;You will also be more closely monitored.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Xanthine is a precursor to&nbsp;uric acid.&nbsp;Allopurinol may in rare cases increase the concentration of xanthine in the body and cause xanthine deposits in the urinary tract.&nbsp;It is therefore important to drink plenty of fluids during treatment with Allopurinol Nordic Drugs to avoid urinary xanthine precipitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain&nbsp;penicillins&nbsp;(ampicillin), certain agents that affect the immune system (azathioprine, cyclosporine, cyclophosphamide, mercaptopurine), certain anti-asthma&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(theophylline) may affect or be affected by treatment with allopurinol.&nbsp;Anyone who is being treated with blood thinners at the same time, such as&nbsp;warfarin, should have their blood&nbsp;coagulation ability&nbsp;checked regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of, for example, probenecid or high-&nbsp;dose&nbsp;salicylates may reduce the effect of Allopurinol Nordic Drugs, which should be assessed on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treating physician therefore always needs to know about other concomitant medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Allopurinol Nordic Drugs with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs tablets should be taken after a meal to reduce any nausea and vomiting.&nbsp;You should drink plenty when taking Allopurinol Nordic Drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with the use of Allopurinol Nordic Drugs during pregnancy is limited.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Allopurinol Nordic Drugs passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isolated cases of drowsiness, dizziness, and inability to coordinate movements have occurred during treatment with Allopurinol Nordic Drugs.&nbsp;This should be taken into account, especially at the beginning of the treatment, for example when driving a car and handling machines.&nbsp;You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor, who adjusts it individually for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults:<\/em>&nbsp;1-6 tablets (100 mg each) daily, but there are also significantly higher&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you experience any of the following&nbsp;side effects, stop taking the tablets and tell your doctor immediately.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fever and chills, headache, muscle aches (&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;), and general malaise<\/li><li>skin changes, such as sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and conjunctivitis (red and swollen eyes), widespread blistering or flaking of the skin<\/li><li>Severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;include fever, rash, joint pain, and abnormal blood and liver function tests (these may be signs of a&nbsp;multi-organ&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stevens-Johnson syndrome:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An extremely severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;with skin rash usually in the form of blisters or sores in the oral cavity and eyes as well as other mucous membranes such as genitals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs can in rare cases affect the white&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;so that the defense against infection deteriorates.&nbsp;If you get an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;with symptoms such as fever with severe general deterioration or fever with local infection symptoms such as sore throat\/throat\/mouth or difficulty urinating, you should see a doctor as soon as possible to rule out a lack of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;agranulocytosis&nbsp;).&nbsp;It is important that you then information about your medication.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea<\/li><li>liver dysfunction<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>enlarged&nbsp;lymph nodes, increase in&nbsp;white blood cell count<\/li><li>changes in the blood picture<\/li><li>vasculitis<\/li><li>hepatitis<\/li><li>kidney failure<\/li><li>joint pain<\/li><li>mucosa&nbsp;&#8211; and skin inflammations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe, potentially life-threatening&nbsp;allergic reaction<\/li><li>the severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;that causes swelling of the face or throat<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>anaphylactic&nbsp;shock<\/li><li>acute&nbsp;bile duct inflammation, vomiting blood, fatty stools, altered bowel habits<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the oral cavity, altered taste perception<\/li><li>general malaise, headache, dizziness, inability to coordinate muscle movements, drowsiness,&nbsp;coma, depression, weakness, inability to move muscles, numbness and tingling in the skin, nerve damage,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of peripheral nerves, muscle aches,<\/li><li>blood in the urine,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the kidney, swelling, stones in the urinary tract<\/li><li>diabetes, high blood fat levels,<\/li><li>chest pain, high&nbsp;blood pressure, low&nbsp;heart rate<\/li><li>visual disturbance, cataracts,&nbsp;yellow spot&nbsp;-sickness<\/li><li>infertility,&nbsp;impotence, enlarged breasts, nocturnal ejaculation<\/li><li>hair loss, discolored hair<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Allopurinol Nordic Drugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label\/carton after \u201cEXP.&nbsp;date .: \u201d.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is allopurinol.&nbsp;One tablet contains either 100 mg or 300 mg of allopurinol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The other ingredients are magnesium stearate, gelatin, sodium starch glycolate, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, corn starch,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs tablets 100 mg or 300 mg are supplied in blister packs of 100 x 1 tablets.&nbsp;The tablets are white, round, and cupped with a notch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nordic Drugs AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 300 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>200 61 Limhamn<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merckle GmbH, Blaubeuren, Germany<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allopurinol Nordic Drugs is a remedy for gout and high uric acid levels in the blood and is used especially in connection with a disease of the renal ducts (gout nephropathy) and stones in the urinary tract (urate stones). 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