Drugs for Bone and Joint Disorder (Part 02) Flashcards
Drug/s for Acute Gouty Arthritis
- Indomethacin (Indocin)
- Colchicine
- Corticosteroids
An NSAID that is potent inhibitor of COX enzyme. As effective as colchicine but less GI toxicity.
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Isolated from Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). A microtubule synthesis inhibitor. Inhibit macrophage migration and phagocytic activity.
Colchicine
A short-intermediate acting, usually useful in gout. For resistant patients.
Corticosteroids
Example/s of Corticosteroids
- Prednisone
- ACTH
- Triamcinolone
Drug/s for Chronic Gouty Arthritis
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
- Uricosuric Agents
A xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Indicated for patients with renal failure and leukemia.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
A non-purine inhibitor of xanthine oxidase that is under clinical trials.
Febuxostat
Inhibit renal tubular reabsorption of uric acid. Maintain adequate urine flow, alkalinize urine with NaHCO3.
Uricosuric Agents
Example/s of Uricosuric Agents
- Probenecid
- Sulfinpyrazone
Drug/s for Ostheoarthritis
- Acetaminophen
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Opioid / Narcotic Analgesics
- Capsaicin (Zostrix)
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- Hyaluronate Injection
It inhibits PG synthesis; dec. pain and inflammation.
Acetaminophen
It inhibits COX enzyme, dec. PG synthesis; dec. pain and inflammation.
NSAIDs
Only the intraarticular route is effective for osteoarthritis.
Corticosteroids
For unresponsive patients, and contraindicated to NSAIDs. Inhibition of mu receptor.
Opioid / Narcotic Analgesics
It inhibit substance P (the pain transmitter in the nerves). It is topical indicated for post-herpetic neuralgia, neuropathic pain.
Capsaicin (Zostrix)
A transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V which provides sensation of scalding heat.
Activation of TRPV1
The dietary supplements shown to alleviate pain, slows down loss of cartilage.
Glucosamine and Chondroitin