- These drugs are used for Gout
- These drugs reduces uric acid levels in blood and helps to bring disease under control
- This drug is available in tablet form
- Dose of this drug is raised slowly to avoid side effects
- Periodic blood tests are done to monitor blood counts and liver functions and kidney functions
- Full effect of this drug may come after 4 weeks
- Once started these drugs are continued lifelong
Inform your doctor if you develop following symptoms on this drug
- General itching, Skin rash, Urticaria
- Continuous low grade fever, Throat pain
- Continuous nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting