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Drug profile · INN

allopurinol

allopurinol (ALLOPURINOL SANDOZ) is a xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn TGA: approved NMPA: clinical trials Musculo-skeletal system (M04) M04AA51
US status approved
Patents linked 6
Pipeline programs 8
News articles 0
Drug details — allopurinol
US status
approved
Class
Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
6
Programs
8
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

allopurinol (ALLOPURINOL SANDOZ) is a xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN allopurinol
Brand ALLOPURINOL SANDOZ
Mechanism Xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor
Target Xanthine dehydrogenase/oxidase
Therapeutic class Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code M04AA51

Mechanism of action

Xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor

Primary target: Xanthine dehydrogenase/oxidase

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn
TGA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. ALL3024 Phase 2 · Telethon Foundation · Very High-Risk T-Lineage Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
  2. Bactrim + compresse for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Phase 2 · Telethon Foundation · Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  3. CART19-BE-02 Phase 2 · George Institute for · Acute lymphoid leukemia
  4. FEBUXOSTAT, ALLOPURINOL Phase 2 · PARItec · Gout adult patients
  5. GO40516 Phase 2 · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE · B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)
  6. allopurinol Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Leishmaniasis
  7. Allopurinol Tablet 300 mg Approved · Hospital Authority · Kidney Calculi
  8. allopurinol Approved · United Therapeutics Europe · Gout

Related & competitor drugs

  1. colchicine Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  2. denosumab Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  3. eteplirsen Musculo-skeletal system (M09)
  4. febuxostat Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
  5. ibandronic acid Musculo-skeletal system (M05)
  6. lesinurad Musculo-skeletal system (M04)
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Frequently asked questions

What is allopurinol?

allopurinol (ALLOPURINOL SANDOZ) is a xanthine dehydrogenase inhibitor. Associated with Alphapharm Pty Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for allopurinol?

ALLOPURINOL SANDOZ is a marketed brand name for allopurinol. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of allopurinol?

allopurinol has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.