Drugs for Gout Flashcards

1
Q

MOA of Colchicine (used in acute gout)

A

Selective inhibitor of microtubule assembly

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Recombinant uricases that enhance uric acid metabolism

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rasburicase, pegloticase

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3
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Agent used to treat chronic gout by increasing uric acid excretion through inhibition of URAT1 anion transporter

A

Probenecid

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4
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SE of colchicine

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Kidney and liver toxicity, diarrhea, myelosuppression

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5
Q

NSAID used in gout

A

Indomethacin, ibuprofen

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6
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Agent that inhibits xanthine oxidases and used to treat chronic gout

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Allopurinol, febuxostat

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7
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NSAID avoided in gout because low doses increases uric acid levels

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Aspirin

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