Gout drugs Flashcards

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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.

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2
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Febuxostat

A

XO inhibitor

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3
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Probenecid

A

Inhibit reabsorption of uric acid in PCT

also inhibit secretion of penicillin

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4
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Low dose salicylate

and diuretics

A

Block tubular secretion of uric acid

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5
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High dose salicylate

and probenecid

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Inhibit tubular reabsorption.

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