This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: D.O.C, Subject name: Pharmacology
[{'content': 'Allopurinnl is used in the treatment of - \nSelect and explain. \nA. Gout, B. Hypothyroidism, C. Hypertension, D. Hyperlipidemia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., GoutTreatment of GoutSteroidsDrugs decreasingDrugs increasingDrugs increasingsynthesis of uric acidexcretion of uric acidmetabolism of uric acidPurineNon- purineSulfinpyrazonePegloticaseAllopurinolFebuxostatBenzbromaneo It is a hypoxanthine analog,o Inhibits enzyme xanthine oxidaseo Allopurinol is metabolized by xanthine oxidase to alloxanthine which is a long acting inhibitor of xanthine oxidase,o It is used in chronic gout (in the inter-critical period between two attacks) and with anticancer drugs(to decrease secondary hyperuricemia).o Allopurinol alongwith sodium stibogluconate is used in the treatment of kala azar.", 'role': 'assistant'}]