Zyloprim General Information

Zyloprim is used for the treatment of gout and kidney stones. Zyloprim also used to decrease the levels of uric acid in the blood of the patients who are receiving cancer treatment.

Zyloprim Uses

Zyloprim is used for the treatment of acute attacks of gout which is the disease of the joints. This happens due to the increase in levels of uric acid in the blood. An increase in the levels of uric acid can also lead to kidney stones. Zyloprim helps to bring down the level of uric acid for the patients who are going chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.

How Take Zyloprim

The recommended dose of Zyloprim is 100mg to 80mg per day. The medicine should be taken with food so as to prevent irritation of the stomach. Patients must intake plenty of water and fluids to avoid the formation of any kidney stones while they are taking Zyloprim.

Zyloprim Warnings

You must avoid being close to the people who have illness that is contagious like flu or cold. You must contact your doctor immediately if you develop any signs of infection.
When you are taking Zyloprim, you must be careful when you drive or when you do anything that will require you to stay alert as Zyloprim may impair your reactions or thinking.
Your doctor may recommend a special diet for you to help you treat your condition. You must follow your diet and medication carefully.

Zyloprim Missed Dose

Zyloprim must be taken strictly as per the doctor's instructions. Whenever you miss a dose, you should take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. There should be a gap of 4-6 hours between two subsequent doses. You should not take an extra medicine in an effort to make up the missed dose.

Zyloprim Side Effects

The common side effects may include:

• Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
• Increased sweating,
• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Joint pain.

You must stop using Zyloprim if you develop any of the following serious side effects:

• Any sign of skin rash no matter how mild it is,
• Bleeding or pain when you urinate
• High fever, headache with severe blister or red rash,
• Jaundice or seizure
• Low or no urine at all.

Zyloprim Storage Advice

Zyloprim should be stored at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture. Zyloprim should be stored away from direct sunlight.

Zyloprim Overdose

You should seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms is not expected to produce any symptoms which are life threatening.

Zyloprim More Information

You should take Zyloprim exactly the way your doctor has prescribed it. The medicine should not be taken in larger amounts or for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor. You must always follow directions as given on the prescription label. You must remember to increase the intake of water and fluids to avoid irritation of the stomach.