Lesinurad; Allopurinol oral tablets
Lesinurad; Allopurinol oral tablets
What is this medicine?
LESINURAD (le SIN ure ad) and ALLOPURINOL (al oh PURE i nole) work together to reduce the amount of uric acid in the body. They are used together in patients with gout, when allopurinol alone has not worked well enough.
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take this medicine with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
fever with rash, swollen lymph nodes, or swelling of the face
joint pain
muscle pain
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
signs and symptoms of a heart attack like breathing problems; chest pain or discomfort; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; nausea, vomiting; back or jaw pain
signs and symptoms of infection like fever or chills; cough; sore throat
signs and symptoms of kidney injury like trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine, flank pain
signs and symptoms of a stroke like changes in vision; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; severe headaches; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination
tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
changes in taste
diarrhea
drowsiness
general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
headache
nausea, vomiting
upset stomach
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with the following medication:
didanosine, ddI
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
aspirin
certain antibiotics like amoxicillin, ampicillin, and rifampin
certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat like amiodarone, amlodipine
certain medicines for cancer
certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin
certain medicines for fungal infections, like fluconazole
certain medicines for immunosuppression like azathioprine, cyclosporine, mercaptopurine
certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, valproic acid
certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
chlorpropamide
female hormones, like estrogens and progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
sildenafil
thiazide diuretics, like hydrochlorothiazide
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss your dose in the morning, do not take it later in the day. Wait and take your next dose the following morning. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
an inherited condition that causes too much uric acid in the blood (Lesch-Nyhan syndrome)
cancer
dehydration
have received a kidney transplant
kidney disease
liver disease
on dialysis
an unusual or allergic reaction to lesinurad, allopurinol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Your gout may get worse (flare up) when you first start this medicine. Do not stop taking this medicine even if you have a flare. Your doctor or health care professional may give you other medicines to help prevent your gout flares.
Drink 2 liters (68 ounces) of fluid each day to stay hydrated. Check with your doctor or health care professional if you get an attack of severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Alcohol can also increase the chance of stomach problems and increase the amount of uric acid in your blood. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Birth control pills, injections, patches, or implants may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.
Updated:  
May 25, 2018