Tag: allopurinol

Jan, 10 2026

Gout: Understanding Purine Metabolism and How Urate-Lowering Medications Work

Nina Falkner

Gout is caused by uric acid crystals from disrupted purine metabolism. Understanding how allopurinol, febuxostat, and other urate-lowering drugs work-and why most people fail at treatment-is key to lasting relief.

Nov, 24 2025

Urate Targets in Gout: How Allopurinol and Febuxostat Work to Prevent Flares

Nina Falkner

Learn how urate targets guide gout treatment with allopurinol and febuxostat. Understand the science behind lowering serum urate to prevent flares and dissolve crystals, and what to do if you're not reaching your goal.