Gout

Question 1

Allopurinol

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Zyloprim
* May cause a dangerous allergic skin reaction
* Should be taken with food

Gout

Injectable, oral solid

Question 2

Febuxostat

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Uloric
* May cause gout flare after initiating
* Use with caution in patients who have had a previous heart attack/stroke

Gout

Oral solid

Question 3

Probenecid

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Benemid
* Beers med
* Interacts with certain meds (aspirin, methotrexate, etc)
* Should be taken with food or antacid

Gout

Oral solid

Question 4

Colchicine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Colcrys
* Beers and NIOSH med
* Interacts with certain meds (amiodarone, ciprofloxacin, statins, etc) and grapefruit
* May cause GI issues (diarrhea, N/V, etc)
* Should be taken with food

Gout

Oral solid, liquid

Question 5

Probenecid/colchicine

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 5

Col-Probenecid
* Same special considerations as individual ingredients

Gout

Oral solid