Allopurinol, xanthine oxidase inhibitor, used in gout treatment may produce all the following side effects, EXCEPT:
Suggested Answer: A
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12 comments · newest first
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Elina
11 months ago
Necrotizing vasculitis? That sounds serious, is that really a side effect?
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Dalene
12 months ago
Definitely not an increase in prothrombin time!
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Cristen
12 months ago
Wait, does it really cause peripheral neuritis?
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Nilsa
12 months ago
I thought it could also lead to GIT intolerance.
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Leslee
1 year ago
Allopurinol can cause hypersensitivity rashes for sure.
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Osvaldo
1 year ago
I feel like allopurinol definitely has some serious side effects, but I don't think an increase in prothrombin time is one of them.
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Nana
1 year ago
I practiced a similar question where necrotizing vasculitis was mentioned, but I can't remember if it was related to allopurinol or another drug.
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Fannie
1 year ago
I think GIT intolerance is a common side effect, but I don't recall if peripheral neuritis is linked to allopurinol.
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Helene
1 year ago
I remember studying that allopurinol can cause hypersensitivity rashes, but I'm not sure about the increase in prothrombin time.
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Nancey
1 year ago
Okay, let me see... I know there are a few main ways to remove heat, like air conditioning, liquid cooling, and ventilation. I'll try to list them out.
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Erick
1 year ago
Ugh, I'm drawing a blank on this. The product backlog is important, but I can't recall the specific commitment. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.
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Emilio
1 year ago
I really hope it's option B. I have a feeling that the profit increase has to account for both the maintenance cost and the premium on extra labor.