@medexplained3: How does Allopurinol lower uric acid? Allopurinol Explained: How It Lowers Uric Acid & Prevents Gout Allopurinol inhibits xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in the final steps of uric acid production. By reducing uric acid formation, long-term treatment can help lower serum urate and prevent urate crystal accumulation associated with gout. Mechanism: Allopurinol → Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition → ↓ Uric Acid → Gout Prevention For educational purposes only. This video does not replace medical advice. #Allopurinol #UricAcid #Gout #Pharmacology #learnontiktok