Psychology Definition of NOISE: is an umbrella term used to describe a number of definitions. For example, noise, in a derogatory fashion may imply the production of sound, of music or si Sign in
Last reviewed on RxList 5/6/2015. Zyloprim (allopurinol) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that reduces the production of uric acid. Zyloprim is used to prevent gout attacks by reducing uric acid production; high levels of uric acid may cause gout or kidney stones. Zyloprim is available as a generic termed allopurinol.
Risk Factors for Toxicity to Allopurinol. Allopurinol is a drug used to decrease the production of uric acid in the body. It's used. in Gout, kidney stones and in hyperuricemia caused by chemotherapy in cancer. patients. Skin rash is one of the most common adverse effects of Allopurinol in toxicity; it's. also the most feared, because Allopurinol has been associated with life threatening. severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR), including drug rash with eosinophilia.