Gout Drugs Flashcards by Elizabeth Giffen | Brainscape

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Febuxostat

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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

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Allopurinol

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Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

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Colchicine

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Inhibits granulocyte formation by blocking their tubule synthesis

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NSAIDs

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COX blockers.

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Corticosteroids

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Anti inflammatory; upregulate lipocortin, inhibit COX

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Pegloticase

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Recombinant uricase; increases metabolism of urate

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Probenecid

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Uricosuric; blocks URAT1 transporter in renal tubules

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