Sulfinpyrazone
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Sulfinpyrazone is a uricosuric medication used to treat gout. It also sometimes is used to reduce platelet aggregation by inhibiting degranulation of platelets which reduces the release of ADP and thromboxane. Like other uricosurics, sulfinpyrazone works by competitively inhibiting uric acid reabsorption in the proximal tubule of the kidney. Contraindications Sulfinpyrazone must not be used in persons with renal impairment or a history of uric acid kidney stones.[1] Re...
allergy to allopurinol and have taken sulfinpyrazole for 8 years with relief but am unablr to get it now ## That's a shame. I'm in the UK and get it prescribed, using 100 to 200mg daily with good effect, being like you, unable to tolerate Allopurinol. [AP Caused skin lesion on finger- that wouldn't heal] Any idea why SPyrazone was ceased in US? ## hi ru from uk i wanna enquire ....is sulfinpyrazone available derr ## January 2016 just told Sufinpyrazine not being made. Abd I reacted ti Alopurinol toi. So what's the alternative to Sulfinryrazone? ## Just tried to get my supply of sulfinpyrazone with no joy. Been taking 200mg daily for 20 years with no problems. Tried all the others and had bad reactions. What do I take or is it feet amputation time!!!!! ## Available in Can...
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Sulfinpyrazone
Sulfinpyrazone is a uricosuric medication used to treat gout. It also sometimes is used to reduce platelet aggregation by inhibiting degranulation of platelets which reduces the release of ADP and thromboxane. Like other uricosurics, sulfinpyrazone works by competitively inhibiting uric acid reabsorption in the proximal tubule of the kidney. Contraindications Sulfinpyrazone must not be used in persons with renal impairment or a history of uric acid kidney stones.[1] Re...