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Citric acid/sodium citrate Tamsulosin Allopurinol
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Citric acid/sodium citrate Tamsulosin Allopurinol
Prescription only

Prescribed for Urinary Tract Stones, Urinary Alkalinization, Alkylating Agent Cystitis. Citric acid/sodium citrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Tamsulosin improves the symptoms of BPH such as urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying, but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position, which... View more

Prescription only

Allopurinol is used in the treatment of high uric acid levels associated with gout, kidney stones, and cancer treatment, it should not be used for asymptomatic high uric acid levels. If a rash occurs... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Citric acid/sodium citrate has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Tamsulosin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 558 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect.

Allopurinol has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 91 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 300 mL
Strength 334 mg-500 mg/5 mL
Per unit* $5.33
Cost* $1,597.83

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Quantity 50 each
Strength 0.4 mg
Per unit* $0.53
Cost* $26.61

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Quantity 100 each
Strength 100 mg
Per unit* $0.24
Cost* $23.87

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Oral tablet
Brand Names
Oracit, Shohl's Solution (Modified), Virtrate-2 Flomax Aloprim, Zyloprim
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

19 hours

27 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with Citric acid/sodium citrate:

  • 3 major drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)
  • 75 moderate drug interactions (1130 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (176 brand and generic names)

A total of 309 drugs are known to interact with Tamsulosin:

  • 36 major drug interactions (83 brand and generic names)
  • 267 moderate drug interactions (1046 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)

A total of 436 drugs are known to interact with Allopurinol:

  • 35 major drug interactions (96 brand and generic names)
  • 386 moderate drug interactions (1618 brand and generic names)
  • 15 minor drug interactions (121 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with tamsulosin. Using alcohol with tamsulosin can... View more
  • Allopurinol should generally be taken after a meal to reduce side effects. If your daily dose... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

April 15, 1997

August 19, 1966
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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