Common brand name: Zyloprim
Why is this drug prescribed?
Allopurinol is used to treat chronic gout (a form of arthritis). It works by
preventing the formation of uric acid (a product of the metabolism of protein
that's present in the blood and released...
What is gout?
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe attacks of pain,
tenderness, redness, warmth, and swelling (inflammation) in some joints. It usually affects
one joint at a time.
The large toe is most often affected, but gout can...
