Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. **Allopurinol is use to prevent re-perfusion injury.** * Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase which is responsible for generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) during ischemia-reperfusion. * When blood flow is restored to ischemic tissues, a sudden surge of ROS can cause oxidative damage, inflammation, and cell death. * By reducing ROS production, allopurinol helps protect tissues from oxidative stress, preserving cellular function and reducing injury in conditions like myocardial infarction and organ transplantation. {{ :whatsapp_image_2025-02-10_at_11.28.19_am.jpeg?400 |}}