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Medicines allopurinolQuestion & answer

allopurinol · Medicine question

Which enzyme does allopurinol inhibit?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase.

Sources for this answer

Zyloric Tablets 100mg, 300mgAspen · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 25Document updated 22 October 2026

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