Gout drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Allopurinol
A
Inhibit XO (converts xanathine to uric acid)
Increase concentration of azathioprine and 6MP
Do not give salicylate: all but the highest doses depress uric acid clearnace.
2
Q
Febuxostat
A
XO inhibitor
3
Q
Probenecid
A
Inhibit reabsorption of uric acid in PCT
also inhibit secretion of penicillin
4
Q
Low dose salicylate
and diuretics
A
Block tubular secretion of uric acid
5
Q
High dose salicylate
and probenecid
A
Inhibit tubular reabsorption.