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.
Your doctor will likely start you on a low dose and gradually increase the dose to avoid a flare-up of gout attacks which may occur when starting allopurinol. The recommended starting dose is 100 mg daily. The allopurinol dose is then increased by 100 mg each week based on the uric acid level in your blood.1  The maximum recommended dose is 800 mg.he recommended starting dose is 100 mg daily. The allopurinol dose is then increased by 100 mg each week based on the uric acid level in your blood. 1  The maximum recommended dose is 800 mg.