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allopurinol

allopurinol
Brand names: Zyloprim
Form Strength
TABLET, ORAL 100 mg; 300 mg
Display Antigout Agents Class: 921600
Medication comments:
Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
allopurinol PO
(Zyloprim©)		 100-800 mg/day
• Doses > 300 mg should be given in divided doses.
• Higher doses of allopurinol should not be adjusted in patients who are suspected to be or are currently in tumor lysis syndrome (TLS).		 Dose evaluation to occur only upon order entry.
CrCl > 20: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 10-20: 200 mg daily
CrCl 3-10: ≤ 100 mg daily
CrCl < 3: ≤ 100 mg/dose at extended intervals
Last updated: May. 24, 2021
  • Renal Adjustment Policy allopurinol subject to adjustments by pharmacy.
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