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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Allopurinol is used in the treatment of:
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The correct answer is  Allopurinol a xanthine oxidase inhibitor is used in the treatment of gout. By inhibiting xanthine oxidase it reduces uric acid synthesis. Ref: Essentials of Medical Pharmacology By KD Tripathi, 5th Edition, Page 191 - 2.