Allopurinol-Teva Special Precautions

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if: Patient has long term kidney or liver problems.
Patient is taking mercaptopurine (used in leukaemia).
Patient is taking ciclosporin or azathioprine (used to suppress the immune system).
Patient is taking any anticoagulants which are used to "thin" the blood e.g. warfarin.
Patient is taking chlorpropamide (used in diabetes).
Patient is using vidarabine (adenine arabinoside), used in the treatment of herpes.
Patient is taking probenecid (another drug used to treat gout) or large doses of aspirin-type drugs (salicylates).
Patient is taking phenytoin (used for epilepsy).
Patient is taking theophylline (used for respiratory problems).
Patient is taking any medication for heart disease or high blood pressure.
Patient is taking the antibiotic amoxicillin or ampicillin.
Patient is taking cyclophosphamide or other anti-cancer drugs.
Patient may find that attacks of gout may actually increase initially until uric acid level stabilises. It may take a little while for medication to achieve full control. The doctor may prescribe additional medicines to help at this time.
While taking these tablets, patient may experience a loss of coordination, dizziness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery until patient is sure he/she is not affected.
If patient is prescribed the 300 mg tablets and has been told to have an intolerance to some sugars, contact the doctor before taking this medicinal product.