Information about Sulfinpyrazone

Generic Name : Sulfinpyrazone
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Sulfinpyrazone are provided here.

Pronunciation : sull-fin-PEER-uh-zone

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ICD Code : Y54.8 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Gout Medications

Trade Names/Brand Names of Sulfinpyrazone

International :

Anturane.

Why is Sulfinpyrazone Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a uricosuric agent, prescribed for gouty arthritis. It reduces the amount of uric acid in the body.

When should Sulfinpyrazone not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal inflammation, blood dyscrasias, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Sulfinpyrazone?

PO- The recommended initial dose is 200-400 mg daily in two divided doses.

How should Sulfinpyrazone be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with food or milk.

What are the warnings and precautions for Sulfinpyrazone?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver disease, stomach ulcer, blood problems, heart failure, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the side effects of Sulfinpyrazone?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, renal impairment or failure, salt and water retention, blood dyscrasias, jaundice, hepatitis, acute gout attacks.