Gout Flashcards
therapeutic actions Colchine
Gout
mechanism of action Colchine
unknown!
has anti-inflammatory effects
adverse effects Colchine
nausea
vomiting
anorexia
contraindications Colchine
liver impairment
GIT-disorders
drug interaction Colchine
Warfarin
therapeutic actions Allopurinol
Gout
mechanism of action Allopurinol
Calculi formation is prevented due to the reduction of uric acid and serum levels. Allopurinol slows down the body’s production of uric acid from purines.
adverse effects Allopurinol
GIT-irritation
headaches
cataracts
contraindications Allopurinol
kidney impairment
dehydration
drug interaction Probenecid
Warfarin
therapeutic actions Probenecid
Gout
mechanism of action Probenecid
Uric acid serum levels are lowered and the excretion of uric acid in the urine is increased.
adverse effects Probenecid
anorexia
headaches
lower back pain > kidneys
contraindications Probenecid
probenecid hypersensitivity
kidney function impairment
drug interaction Probenecid
aspirin
