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Allopurinol
Zyloprim, Aloprim
Drug Class
Routes
Indications
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits xanthine oxidase, reducing conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. Lowers serum and urinary urate levels.
Side effects & warnings
May cause xanthine urolithiasis if protein intake not controlled. Feed low-purine diet concurrently. Monitor uric acid levels and hepatic function.
Species with Allopurinol dosing data (2 dose rules)
Species references:All Bearded Dragon drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
Evidence levels across 2 dose rules
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Backed by 2 published sources
- · Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed
- · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Sample dosing (1 of 2 cited rules)
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–15 mg/kg | q12h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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