Indication(s) of Allopurinol is (are):
- A- Prophylaxis of gout.
- B- Treatment of uric acid and co-oxalate renal stones.
- C- A & B.
The correct answer is C. A & B. Allopurinol is indicated for both:
A. Prophylaxis of gout:
It helps prevent gout attacks by lowering the production of uric acid in the body. This is especially helpful for people who have already had gout attacks or who are at high risk of developing them.
B. Treatment of uric acid and co-oxalate renal stones:
Allopurinol can help dissolve or prevent the formation of uric acid and co-oxalate kidney stones. This is beneficial for people who have a history of these types of stones or who are at high risk of developing them.
While allopurinol can be used for other purposes in specific cases, its main two indications are for the prevention and treatment of gout and uric acid/co-oxalate kidney stones.
Therefore, both option A and B are true, making C. A & B. the correct answer.
