Allopurinol

Anti-gout (reduces uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase)

Dosing

600 mg qd

Management

Treats mania through the purinergic system, which includes the anticonvulsant and antikindling neuromodulator adenosine and the neurotransmitter ATP, modulates second messenger systems, neurotransmitters, energy metabolism and different behaviors, such as sleep, motor activity, cognition, memory, aggressive behavior and social interaction.

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