ATI Pain and Inflammation: Uricosurics Flashcards

1
Q

What is it for?

A

Tx of Hyperuricemia

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2
Q

What are common drug names?

A

Allopurinol

Colchicine

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3
Q

What does it do?

A

Block formation of uric acid

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4
Q

What are common S/Es?

A

GI (N/V/D)
DrowZ, DZ, H/A, Vertigo, Eye Issues (LOC)
Agranulocytosis, Aplastic Anemia (Blood)
Hypersensitivity Syndrome (Fever, Rash, ↓ KidLvr

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5
Q

What to monitor?

A

CBC

LFT and KFT

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6
Q

Do you give food and fluids?

A

Yes to both, ↑ fluids

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7
Q

How often do you monitor uric acid levels?

A

Q1-2 weeks

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