Formula C5H4N4O2 Appearance white crystals ChEBI ID 28315 | Molar mass 152.1109 g/mol Pubchem 4644 ChemSpider ID 4483 | |
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Medical vocabulary what does oxypurinol mean
Oxypurinol is an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase. It is an active metabolite of allopurinol and it is cleared renally. In cases of renal disease, this metabolite will accumulate to toxic levels. By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, it reduces uric acid production. High serum uric acid levels may result in gout, kidney stones, and other medical conditions.
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