Allopurinol is a medication widely used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones. Mechanism of Action Allopurinol works by inhibiting an enzyme called xanthine oxidase.
This enzyme is involved in the production of uric acid. By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, allopurinol reduces the levels of uric acid in the body.
High levels of uric acid can lead to gout and kidney stones, so reducing the.....
