Drugs for Osteoporosis and Gout Flashcards
1
Q
calcium salts
A
- found in multivitamins
- treat hypocalcemia
2
Q
calcitonin-salmon
A
- similar to human calcitonin
- inhibits osteoclasts and decreases bone resorption
- does not prevent osteoporosis
3
Q
zolendronic acid
A
- bisphosphonate
- avoids GI problems
4
Q
raloxifene
A
-risk of DVT, stroke
5
Q
denosumab
A
-delays fracture healing and risk of skin effects
6
Q
- clindamycin
- rifampin
- TMP-SMX
- fluoroquinolone
A
-osteomyelitis treatment
7
Q
peglodicase
A
- recombinant uricase
- risk of infusion rxn
8
Q
rasburicase
A
- nonpegylated recombinant uricase
- used for gout of chemotx in pt with high-risk lymphoma or leukemia
