Drug Interactions between allopurinol and Kao-Pulgite
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- allopurinol
- Kao-Pulgite (attapulgite)
Interactions between your drugs
allopurinol attapulgite
Applies to: allopurinol and Kao-Pulgite (attapulgite)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Aluminum-containing oral medications may decrease the absorption of allopurinol and reduce its therapeutic effect. The mechanism of this interaction is unknown; however, it may involve the binding of aluminum to allopurinol in the gastrointestinal tract and preventing its absorption.
MANAGEMENT: Allopurinol should be administered at least 3 hours before or after aluminum-containing medications.
References (5)
- Weissman I, Krivoy N (1987) "Interaction of aluminum hydroxide and allopurinol in patients on chronic hemodialysis." Ann Intern Med, 107, p. 787
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (Sandoz) (allopurinol)." Sandoz Pty Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloric (allopurinol)." Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloprim (allopurinol)." AA Pharma Inc, 248178
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (allopurinol)." Actavis U.S. (Purepac Pharmaceutical Company)
Drug and food interactions
allopurinol food
Applies to: allopurinol
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The tolerability of allopurinol may be improved by giving it after a meal. Additionally, when the dose is greater than 300 mg, dividing the total daily dose into smaller doses administered more often may be appropriate to help minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
MONITOR: Concomitant use of allopurinol with central nervous system (CNS) depressants, including alcohol, may potentiate adverse effects such as somnolence and sedation.
MANAGEMENT: To improve tolerability, some manufacturers suggest administering allopurinol after a meal. Additionally, if the daily dose is greater than 300 mg, administering allopurinol in divided doses may help reduce gastrointestinal intolerance. Patients should also be counseled to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until they know how the medication affects them.
References (4)
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (Sandoz) (allopurinol)." Sandoz Pty Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloric (allopurinol)." Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd
- (2021) "Product Information. Zyloprim (allopurinol)." AA Pharma Inc, 248178
- (2024) "Product Information. Allopurinol (allopurinol)." Actavis U.S. (Purepac Pharmaceutical Company)
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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