Drugs used for Kidney stones
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is a
xanthine oxidase inhibitor, prescribed for gout. It is used to treat high uric
acid levels in the blood or urine caused by certain types of cancer
chemotherapy.
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Citrate is
an urinary alkalinizing agent, prescribed for kidney stones.
Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin is an alpha
blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate
enlargement. It improves the flow of urine by relaxing the muscles of the
prostate and the lower part of the bladder.
Tiopronin
Tiopronin is a
chelating agent, prescribed for preventing kidney stone formation.
No comments:
Post a Comment