Sulfinpyrazone Pharmacology

Sulfinpyrazone

About Sulfinpyrazone
Uricosuric Agent, Antigout.
Mechanism of Action of Sulfinpyrazone
Sulfinpyrazone competitively inhibits the tubular reabsorption of uric acid and increases the uric acid excretion. This will help in decrease the amount of uric acid in gouty patients.
Pharmacokinets of Sulfinpyrazone
Absorption: It is completely absorbed after oral administration. Distribution: It is distributed mainly in protein bound form. Metabolism: It undergoes metabolism in the liver. Excretion: Drug and its metabolites are excreted in urine.
Onset of Action for Sulfinpyrazone
N/A
Duration of Action for Sulfinpyrazone
4 - 6 hours
Half Life of Sulfinpyrazone
N/A
Side Effects of Sulfinpyrazone
1.Nausea
2.Dyspepsia
3.Epigastric pain
4.Rash
5.Blood dyscrasias
6.Anemia
7.Leucopenia
8.Agranulocytosis
9.Thrombocytopenia
10. Aplastic anemia
Contra-indications of Sulfinpyrazone
1.Hypersensitivity to Sulfinpyrazone and other pyrazoles
2.Renal impairment
3.Blood dyacrasias
Special Precautions while taking Sulfinpyrazone
Peptic ulcer
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Contraindicated
Indications for Sulfinpyrazone
1. Gouty arthritis

Interactions for Sulfinpyrazone
N/A
Typical Dosage for Sulfinpyrazone
Oral
Adult:
100-200mg to be taken 2 times daily with meals. Dose can be gradually increased upto 800mg/day.
Schedule of Sulfinpyrazone
N/A
Storage Requirements for Sulfinpyrazone
Store it at 15 -25 degree C in a tightly closed container .Protect away from heat and light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Sulfinpyrazone
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time to take the next dose then skip the missed dose and do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Sulfinpyrazone
Give supportive measures and treatment.Drug can be removed by inducing emesis or by gastric lavage. Seizure can be treated with Diazepam or Phenytoin.

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