Chp 38 Misc Pain Medications Flashcards
1
Q
What drug is effective for gout inflammation?
A
Colchicine
It aborts gout attacks and decreases the incidences of it.
2
Q
What is allopurinol used for?
A
To inhibit uric acid production, thus treating hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia that’s typically due to chronic gout.
3
Q
What is probenecid used for?
A
Used to inhibit uric acid that’s reabsorped by renal tubules.
Adverse effect is renal calculi.
4
Q
What are adverse effects of colchicine?
A
- Mild GI distress
- Thrombocytopenia
- Sudden onset of muscle pain
Grapefruit juice may increase adverse effects
5
Q
Why is epinephrine used with lidocaine?
A
epinephrine is a vasoconstrictor and lessens the amount of lidocaine needed to be used
