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Acts as an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase. The recommended starting dose is 100 mg daily, with many patients requiring a dose of 300 to 400 mg daily, while with others a dose of 100 mg a day is enough. 100 mg and 300 mg tablets are available.
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(2009). Allopurinol. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_36
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