4. Allopurinol
• Brand Name: Aloprim,
Zyloprim, Lopurin
• Dosage Forms: intravenous
powder for injection (500
mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 300
mg)
• reduces the production of
uric acid in the body. Uric
acid buildup can lead to gout
or kidney stones.
• Allopurinol is also used to
decrease levels of uric acid
in people who are receiving
cancer treatment.
• Brand Name: Elitek, Fasturtec,
Fasturtec(obs)
• Dosage Forms: intravenous powder for
injection (1.5 mg; 7.5 mg)
• Rasburicase is used to manage uric acid
levels in adults and children receiving
cancer treatment for leukemia,
lymphoma, and certain tumors.
• Is given as IV injection
Rasburicase
