GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Allopurinol Efficacy Timeframe Statistics
Allopurinol typically takes 2-6 weeks to reach its full efficacy in lowering serum uric acid levels.
In this post, we will explore the effectiveness of allopurinol in treating gout, backed by a range of statistical findings. From its serum urate-lowering efficacy to the reduction of gout flares and joint pain scores, the data paints a clear picture of the drug’s impact on patients. Let’s dive into the numbers that support allopurinol’s role in managing this chronic condition.
Statistic 1
"Allopurinol at doses of 300 mg/day has a serum urate-lowering efficacy of greater than 30%."
Statistic 2
"Most people begin to feel the effects of allopurinol treatment after 2-3 weeks."
Statistic 3
"In a large study with 2000 patients followed over 5 years, allopurinol was determined to be efficacious in reducing gout flares in more than 85% of patients."
Statistic 4
"Allopurinol has over four decades of evidence supporting its efficacy with only 2% of patients reported having allergies or adverse reactions."
Statistic 5
"A review of allopurinol found that it helped achieve target levels of uric acid in 63% of the 276 patients reviewed."
Statistic 6
"In a Taiwanese study, the rate of achieving target urate levels in people taking allopurinol was 21% after 180 days."
Statistic 7
"About 40% of patients can achieve the urate target on an allopurinol dose of 300 mg/day."
Statistic 8
"Allopurinol treatment reduces the risk of gout attacks by about 60% over six months."
Statistic 9
"Improvement in joint pain scores can be seen from 6 weeks to 6 months of treatment among patients taking allopurinol."
Statistic 10
"Renal clearance of oxipurinol, the active metabolite of allopurinol, is 260 +/− 90 mL/min in hyperuricemic subjects."
Statistic 11
"The average half-life of allopurinol in plasma is about 1 to 2 hours, whereas that of oxipurinol is nearly 15 hours."
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