Exam questionKROK 1Pharmacy · 2009
Analysis of a patient’s urine revealed increased concentration of the uric acid. The patient was prescribed allopurinol. What is the biochemical mechanism of its action?
Answer options
- Nucleosidase inhibition
- Cyclooxigenase activation
- Phosphorylase inhibition
- Xanthine oxidase inhibition
- Desaminase inhibition
Correct answer
Xanthine oxidase inhibition
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