Wait
24 hours
after the first dose (the FAA's MedGuide)
Examiner
CACI: the examiner can issue when the condition's worksheet criteria are met. Applicants for first- or second-class must provide the worksheet's information annually; applicants for third-class with each required exam
For retained kidney stones, the FAA's CACI worksheet says supportive treatments such as hydration or medications, naming thiazides, allopurinol and potassium citrate, to decrease recurrence, with no side effects, are allowed.
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The examiner must note in Block 60 one of the worksheet's statements, which include CACI qualified retained kidney stones, in which case documents do not need to be submitted to the FAA, and not CACI qualified, the examiner having deferred. The worksheet says nothing about allopurinol taken for anything else; allopurinol for gout has its own entry.
The FAA's MedGuide names allopurinol (Aloprim, Zyloprim) as allowed, for gout, with a wait of 24 hours after the first dose and none after later doses or after the final dose, used as prescribed. The MedGuide defines allowed as acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.
- 24 hours after the first dose: ground observation
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Current or recommended treatment
Supportive treatments such as hydration or medications (such as thiazides, allopurinol, or potassium citrate) to decrease recurrence (with no side effects) are allowed.
AME MUST NOTE in Block 60 one of the following:
CACI qualified Retained Kidney Stone(s). (Documents do not need to be submitted to the FAA.)
NOT CACI qualified Retained Kidney Stone(s). I have deferred.
Generic: allopurinol
Brand Name: Aloprim; Zyloprim
Drug Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Underlying Condition: Gout
Use: ALLOW
INITIAL Wait Time (after first dose): 24 hours
SUBSEQUENT Dose Wait Time (after each dose): None
DISCONTINUATION Wait Time (after final dose): None
Frequency Use Limit: As prescribed
ALLOWED: The medication is acceptable for use while performing flight or safety-related duties, provided the condition is stable/aeromedically acceptable and no adverse side effects are present.