Antigout Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Allopurinol
A
Aloprim, Zyloprim
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
2
Q
Febuxostat
A
Uloric
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
3
Q
Probenecid
A
Benemid
Increases uric acid excretion in the urine
4
Q
Colchicine
A
Colcrys, Mitigare
Inhibits microtubule production
5
Q
NSAIDs
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
A
Advil, Indocin
COX inhibitors
6
Q
Pegloticase
A
Krystexxa
Metabolizes uric acid to allantoin, which is excreted from the ???
7
Q
Rasburicase
A
Elitek, Fasturtec
Metabolizes uric acid to allantoin, which is excreted from the ???