gout

Question 1

this medication decreases inflammation

-the only one that is effective for inflammation of gout

Answer 1

colchicine

Question 2

inhibits uric acid production

Answer 2

allopurinol

Question 3

which med is used for chronic gout and which one is used for acute attack?

Answer 3

hyperuricemia due to chronic gout or secondary to cancer chemo-allopurinol
acute-colchicine

Question 4

what is the route of administration for chochicine and allopurinol?

Answer 4

chochicine-oral

allopurinol- oral and iv

Question 5

complications for colchicine?

Answer 5

mild gi distress- take med with food
thrombocytopenia
sudden onset of muscle pain (rhabdomyolysis)

Question 6

complication of allopurinol?

Answer 6

hypersensitvity reaction, fever, and rash
kidney injury
hepatitis
GI distress (n/v)

Question 7

the biggest thing to be cautious about with allopurinol is?

Answer 7

rhabdmyolysis
it is most likely with long term use
risk is higher with high cholestorol and those who have impaired kidney and liver