Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Allopurinol injection is used to prevent or treat high uric acid levels in the blood that may be caused by cancer medicines. Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2024
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