ATI Pain and Inflammation: Uricosurics Flashcards
1
Q
What is it for?
A
Tx of Hyperuricemia
2
Q
What are common drug names?
A
Allopurinol
Colchicine
3
Q
What does it do?
A
Block formation of uric acid
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
5
Q
What to monitor?
A
CBC
LFT and KFT
6
Q
Do you give food and fluids?
A
Yes to both, ↑ fluids
7
Q
How often do you monitor uric acid levels?
A
Q1-2 weeks