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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | allopurinol(Zyloprim , others...) | ||
| 2. | hydrochlorothiazide(HydroDIURIL , others...) | ||
| 3. | penicillamine(Cuprimine , Depen) | ||
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ALLOPURINOL (al oh PURE i nole) reduces the amount of uric acid the body makes. It is used to treat the symptoms of gout. It is also used to treat or prevent high uric acid levels that occur as a result of certain types of chemotherapy. This medicine may also help patients who frequently have kidney stones.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor; structural isomer of hypoxanthine.
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If left untreated, high uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy can cause kidney stones and kidney failure.Allopurinol decreases uric acid levels in the blood and urine by inhibiting a certain enzyme responsible for production o...
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ALLOPURINOL (al oh PURE i nole) reduces the amount of uric acid the body makes during chemotherapy. Too much uric acid in the blood can cause damage to your kidneys.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thiazide diuretic and antihypertensive agent.
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PENICILLAMINE (pen uh SIL uh meen) binds with heavy metals and cystine in the body. It is used to treat Wilson's disease and cystinuria. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Heavy metal antagonist; a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
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