Zyloprim

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A brand-name medicine that lowers uric acid in the blood to treat gout

noun
/ˈzaɪləˌprɪm/

Specialized

: Zyloprim

My doctor prescribed Zyloprim to help control my uric acid levels.

Examples

Patients with chronic gout may benefit from taking Zyloprim regularly to prevent painful flare-ups.
I was prescribed Zyloprim for my gout.
If you are allergic to Zyloprim, inform your healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Have you ever taken Zyloprim for high uric acid?
My doctor prescribed Zyloprim to help manage my gout symptoms.
After taking Zyloprim for a month, my uric acid levels decreased significantly.
Patients with gout often find relief when using Zyloprim as part of their treatment plan.

Synonyms

allopurinol

vsZyloprim

Specialized

1 7.3

A medicine that lowers uric acid in the body and treats gout and some kidney stones

is the trademarked brand name for that same drug used for gout

Surface Forms

Zyloprim singular

Zyloprims plural

Etymology

Zyloprim is a brand name for the medicine allopurinol, chosen by its makers rather than coming from an old language. A helpful way to remember Zyloprim is to notice the -prim part, which you can think of like 'prevent', because Zyloprim helps prevent gout attacks by lowering uric acid.