Gout Flashcards
1
Q
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A
Hyperuricemia
Urine acid deposited reside in the joints causing pain and swelling
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Q
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3
Q
Management of acute gout
A
High dose NSAID (PPI) or
Colchine (helps with pain and swelling) or
Oral corticosteroid
4
Q
Management of long term
A
Allopurinol
5
Q
Regarding long term management- How long after a flare up has settled should allopurinol be given
A
2-4 weeks
6
Q
Which drugs or things to avoid in gout
A
Thiazide or loop diuretics
• furosemide
• bendroflumethiazide
• indapamide
Aspirin - use clopidogrel instead of
Alcohol - impairs uric acid excretion
