Allopurinol (Noun)
Meaning
A drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed allopurinol to reduce the frequency and severity of gout attacks in her patient.
- Allopurinol is a medication that helps to lower uric acid levels in the body.
- After a thorough diagnosis, the rheumatologist started her on a daily dose of allopurinol to manage her gout.
- Allopurinol can also be used to prevent high levels of uric acid that may occur as a result of chemotherapy.
- In addition to a diet low in purines, allopurinol was recommended to treat the patient's chronic gout.