is Allopurinol a kind of pain killer?
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No, Allopurinol is not a pain killer and the ingredients are not the same.  Allopurinol is used to treat chronic gout (a form of arthritis). It works by preventing the formation of uric acid (a product of the metabolism of protein that's present in the blood and released in the urine). Blocking uric acid production helps prevent gout attacks and the formation of kidney stones or other kidney problems.
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Yes, it is one of a class of drugs defined as a non-specific COX enzyme inhibitor.  These drugs are both analgesics and anti-inflammatories, because COX enzymes are involved in both processes.  Tylenol is also a non-specific COX inhibitor, but is not an anti-inflammatory because it is deactivated in non-neutral pH conditions, and these conditions exist in inflammed areas.
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That is a difficult question, what with all the recalls and warning about arthritis meds. I was on two that were pulled from the market and it was scary. I use over the counter naproxen. It is the ingredient in Advil but you can buy the store brand much cheaper. I take 2 of them and they work better then the prescription I was on. Some people have stomach upset with it so if you have ulcers don't use it.
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http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,419|Purinethol,00.html here is a web site that i found that might be able to help you.
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Yes, they can.\nIn case you don't know what gout is, I found some definitions for you:\n\na painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints \nhttp://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn\n\nGout (old name: podagra) is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals (due to hyperuricemia) in joints. It is an immensely painful disease, which in most cases affects only one joint, most commonly the big toe. The patient usually suffers from two sources of pain. The crystals inside the joint cause immense pain whenever the affected area is moved. ...\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout\n\nA painful inflammation primarily of the big toe, characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood that leads to crystalline deposits in the small joints.\nhttp://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/MyTreatment/articles/Arthritis_PainDefinitions.asp\n\nIf you go to the website listed in "sources" below, you will see more definitions.
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Advil, Alleve and all other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that reduce pain can lead to ulcers when taken long term.  \n\nAlways consult with your doctor when taking medicine for prolonged periods of time.
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In a word....junk food.\n\nAlso, gout is much more an issue if clearing purines from your body than bringing them in.  Look at the food lists of high purine foods.  Who the hell eats that stuff?  Not me and not anyone I know including those who have gout.  The real culprit is too much salt and drinking almost no water.  Your kidneys are finding it difficult to excrete the normal amount of purines.  If you take blood pressure meds, understand that they can cause gout for similar reasons (especially diuretics) and ESPECIALLY if you have any renal insufficiency.  Go have your meds re-assessed if this is the case.\n\nAny waym normal foods that most people like to eat are low in purines.  A notable exception is processed foods.  Avoid them.  Drink plenty of water (and nothing else).
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FIRST READ THE WARNING FOR ALLOPURINOL BELOW!\n\nWhere is the rash?\n\nBenadryl is great for problems with medicine related rashes, but it makes most people too sleepy to work or drive.\n\nIf the rash is in the mouth  or throat you can use benadryl syrup and rinse, or gargle, then spit it out. That way it works locally. Benadryl comes in an over the counter cream too, and in an "insect sting stick". Ask the Dr. too, there may be a substitute that causes fewer side effects.\n\nMonograph title\nALLOPURINOL - ORAL\n\nPhonetic pronunciation\n(al-oh-PURE-in-ohl)\n\nCommon brand name(s)\nZyloprim\n\nUses\nAllopurinol is an enzyme blocker that lowers high levels of uric acid in your body by decreasing the amount produced. It is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. This drug is also used to prevent high uric acid levels in patients who receive cancer chemotherapy. Cancer cells that are destroyed with therapy release large amounts of uric acid into the bloodstream.\n\nHow to use\nTake this medication by mouth usually once daily after a meal to reduce stomach upset, or as directed by your doctor. It is best to drink a full glass of water with each dose and at least another 8 glasses (8 oz. each) a day while taking this drug in order to prevent kidney stones from forming.\n\nThis drug may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) allergic reactions. Stop taking allopurinol and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ANY OF THESE ALLERGIC REACTION SYMPTOMS OCCUR: SKIN RASH, HIVES, ITCHING, SWELLING, (especially of the lips or mouth), dizziness, pain when urinating, blood in the urine, unusual eye redness/pain, fever and chills, muscle/joint pain, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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I know in New Zealand Tylenol with a TINY bit of codeine is legal but if your looking for something that strong then you need to get to your doctor. \n\nTrust me pal, too much of that stuff can give you kidney stones like crazy! After my surgery and being on that for awhile...woo lordy!
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I'm not sure where you are from, but here in Canada they have an all natural medicine called "Lakota."  It has been a best-seller for years and years here. I tried Glucosamine but it did nothing for myself, personally.  Within 2 days of going on Lakota "Rheumatoid Formula" I was virtually pain-free, it was unbelievable. I stopped taking it the past few weeks to see if it really was the Lakota that was making a difference, and the pain has returned so I am going back out to purchase some more at the local drugstore.  If you are a non-Canadian resident, I would still ask your local Pharmacist and check out their website.  I know how terrible it is to have an auto-immune disease, especially on a bad flare-up day, and I wish you nothing but the best of luck and best of health.
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ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. it reduces inflammation and decreases pain. possible side effects, especially if used frequently, can be a damage to the kidneys or bleeding from the stomach. there are other side effects too, sometimes the intensity of them is depending on wheather you have previous other diseases or not. so if you really have so much pain, I suggest you should reconsult your physician, first, the arm should be reexamined ( sometimes old fractures are not healed the proper way and something can be done therefore), or, if you really have to use a painkiller then you should do this with proper feedback and follow up of your blood tests and physical examination - there are doctors specialized for the treatment of pain, you could take their help too.
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You mean "aloxi".  It is an anti-emetic.  It fights nausea.  You get it immediately before a chemotherapy infusion.
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I'm 33, a registered nurse, and I suffer from gout. I work for a group of kidney specialists (nephrologists). I've discussed my problem with pretty much all of them and all have differing opinions on how to treat gout flair ups and prevent the pain from occuring. Averaging the answers of them all, and doing a little experimenting  myself, I've found that lots of water helps relieve the pain along with NSAIDs such as Ibuprofen. The best prevention I've found for myself is to stay away from alcohol. When I drink, which is quite often, I know that I'm going to hurt the next day. There are diets which are low purine (low animal protein) diets which supposedly aid with the prevention of gout. I haven't found that this helps me. Also, if you're overweight and out of shape, lose weight and exercise. I know it hurts, but if you can force yourself to work through the pain the reward is well worth it. I don't know about Indomethacin (too lazy to look it up). I generally take steroidal anti-inflamatories when I have serious pain. However, I doubt you'll find many physicians willing to prescribe that for you due to long term side effects. I take prednisone 20-40mg by mouth for about 3days along with lots of water. \nIn short, no alcohol, lots of water, and anti-inflamatory meds such as ibuprofen. And lots of water. I keep mentioning lots of water, because the increased water intake will aid in the flushing out of uric acid, the cause of your gout. (body isn't eliminating uric acid as readily as it should). \nI've also read that increased potassium intake will help prevent gout. I'm in the process of trying this out, it can't hurt.
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Allopurinol as you know is an antigout med....gout is caused by the large amounts of uric acid in the boy....well, allopurino inhibits the production of uric acid therefore lowering serum uric acid levels
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SLE  Systemic Lupus Erythmatoues.  You should be more specific for those who dont know the abbreviation.  I have that.  I will tell you one thing I didnt not seek treatment.  When I have flare ups I take a steroid for ten days and Ultracet for pain.  Ultracet has zero narcotics  but works better than vicodin and darvocet...  I refused the immunesuppressor.  I work in the health field and didnt want to get every virus out there.  I excerise regularly and I drink lots of water.  I think it is all in how you think.  Be positive.  Dont get me wrong when I am having a flare up I feel like an 80 yr old woman.  Good luck with your treatment....
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Gout can be hereditary and it can be triggered by all sorts of foods and drinks.  My husband takes a daily dose of allopurinol, and as long as he takes it faithfully, the gout stays away.  When it hits, it's horrible.  It's so painful that he can't stand even the weight of a sheet over the affected area.  My sympathies are with anyone who suffers from gout.  It can be treated, but relief isn't instant.\n\nThis is one of the few types of arthritis where the cause is known. It results from deposits of needle-like crystals of uric acid in the connective tissue, joint spaces, or both. Normally this is a byproduct of the breakdown of purines or waste products in the body. Normally uric acid breaks down in the blood and is eliminated in urine. When the body increases its production of uric acid or if the kidneys do not eliminate enough of it from the body, levels build up. This is called hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia is not a disease and is not dangerous. However, if excess uric acid crystals form as a result of hyperuricemia, gout can develop.\n\nFoods that may trigger gout include beer and other alcoholic beverages, anchovies, sardines (in oil), fish roes, herring, yeast, organ meats (e.g., liver, kidneys), legumes (e.g., dried beans, peas, and soybeans), meat extracts, consommé, gravies, mushrooms, spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, and poultry. Weight loss can help reduce uric acid levels in those people that are overweight.\n\nNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, the substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation and pain. They are taken orally at their highest safe dosage as long as symptoms persist and for three or four days after. There are dozens of NSAIDs. Indomethacin (Indocin) is the usual choice.\n\nColchicine, a derivative of the autumn crocus, has been used to treat gout for thousands of years. This drug relieves the pain and swelling and can help prevent future attacks. Although highly effective, it is no longer the first treatment choice due to the potential for unpleasant side effects.\n\nCorticosteroids may be used if NSAIDs are not tolerated.\n\nAllopurinol (Lopurin, Zyloprim) blocks uric acid production and is the drug most often used in long-term treatment for older patients and those with high levels of excreted uric acid.
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Hi There\n\nHere are some ideas on how to heal your condition.\n\nCauses of Gout\nGout is caused by excessive accumulation of uric acid in the tissues. The underlying cause of uric acid accumulation is unknown, yet research has found that it can basically be attributed to metabolic or kidney problems. Increased production of uric acid may be the result of metabolic enzyme defects, certain types of chronic anemia, or other complex conditions. Dehydration and kidney disease can cause poor clearance of uric acid from the body.\n\nProper diet, nutrition, and metabolic balance all play crucial roles in the prevention and treatment of this disease. The conception of gout as a condition of affluence is tenuous, but a heavy diet, particularly organ meats that increase amount of uric acid, and alcohol consumption, can hinder the removal of uric acid by the kidneys.\n\nAlthough most people initiate a gout attack through poor lifestyle choices (obesity, rich foods, alcohol), 10%-15% of gout patients have attacks due to a metabolic problem, such as a deficiency of enzymes (xanthine oxidase) and purine imbalances. Purines come from certain foods (meat products, especially liver and other organ meats, sausages and other processed meats, anchovies, crab, shrimp, milk, eggs, and many beans, including soy), but are also normally present, in the form of DNA and RNA in the cells. Purines are broken down into uric acid, which is then normally excreted through the urine.\n\nMedications, including aspirin and diuretics, can cause gout by putting extra stress on the kidneys; these drugs cause 25% of new gout cases. Kidney stones and other kidney problems are present in 90% of gout sufferers, because urate crystals also accumulate in the kidneys.\n\nQuick Action Plan for Gout\n\n\n1. The goal of diet for those with gout is to reduce the production of uric acid to normal levels. Cherries, and all rich colored berries, such as blueberries, are recommended. Consume half a pound of fresh or unsweetened frozen cherries per day for a period of three to six weeks as a healing protocol. \n\n2. Organic cherry juice is especially good for gout, as are many of the new "magic juices" such as Goji, Acai and Noni juice, puree or powder. Pomegranate fruit extracts have been shown to be effective as well. \n\n3. Eliminate alcohol consumption, which both increases uric acid production and reduces uric acid excretion in the kidneys. Gout sufferers should also maintain a low-purine diet, which completely omits organ meats, shellfish, yeast (brewer's and baker's), herring, sardines, mackerel, and anchovies. \n Intake of dried legumes, spinach, asparagus, fish, poultry, and mushrooms, should also be curtailed. Refined carbohydrates and saturated fats are best kept to a minimum. \n\n4. Diet and Nutrition: Diet and nutrition are the primary means of treating gout naturally. Dietary treatment for gout sufferers is intended to reduce the production of uric acid to normal levels. Cherries, hawthorn berries, blueberries, and other dark red or blue berries are rich sources of compounds that favorably affect collagen metabolism and reduce inflammation of joints. Bioflavonoids found in black cherries have been used to reduce uric acid levels and decrease tissue destruction associated with gout. Gout sufferers could consume half a pound of fresh or unsweetened frozen cherries per day for a period of three to six weeks as a healing protocol.\n\nAlso strongly recommended for arthritic conditions are Noni juice, acai berries, and the whole or juiced goji or wolfberries. Pomegranate fruit extracts have been shown to block enzymes that contribute to cartilage degradation. As of 2006, the natural foods marketplace has been flooded with an exciting range of new products that are high in Bioflavonoids, anti inflammatory properties, and loaded with anti-oxidants. Look for Acai, goji and Noni puree, juice or powder that you can add to your diet.\n\nGout patients should eli