Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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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