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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
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==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==

Revision as of 16:44, 9 May 2023

General information

Class/mechanism: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
Route: PO/IV
Extravasation: unknown

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Diseases for which it is used

No known antineoplastic properties. Used for tumor lysis syndrome treatment/prophylaxis.

History of changes in FDA indication

  • 1966-08-19: Initial approval

Also known as

  • Brand names: Abloric, Aloprim, Caplenal, Milurit, Zyloprim, Zyloric, Zyoway