Allopurinol
Trade Names:
Zyloprim®
Possible Uses:
Decreases uric acid that is released when chemotherapy drugs kill tumor cells, protects against kidney damage. Also decreases gout.
Possible Side Effects:
Fever, chills, drowsiness, nausea vomiting, increased liver function tests, and rash. Rarely, causes a severe rash that progresses to severe burn-like condition called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. May decrease blood cell counts. Last updated on 02/01/2010
