Gout Treatment Flashcards
What are the goals of Gout Treatment?
- Relieve Pain
- Relieve Inflammation
- NOT decrease uric acid
How do you spell the brand name of Colchicine?
Colcrys
What is the MOA of Colcrys?
Inhibits neutrophil function and inflammatory response to urate crystals
What is the main side effect of Colcrys?
GI Effects >80% at full high dose
What are the Colcrys Cautiions of the 2020 ACR Guidelines?
- Only use colchicine if within 36 hrs of attack onset
- No further colchicine for >14 days if CrCl <30 or severe hepatic impairment
What are the Colcrys interactions?
- Macrolides
- Cyclosporine
- Grapefruit Juice
What are other side effects of Colcrys?
- Myopathy
- Bone Marrow Depression
What are the cautions for NSAID use for Gout?
- Renal failure
- Ulcer disease
- HTN
- CHF
- Liver disease
- With anticoagulants
What are the FDA Approved NSAIDs for Gout (effective)?
- Indomethacin
- Naproxen
- Sulindac
Are salicylate and COX-2 inhibitors recommended for gout treatment?
NO, not effective
When are corticosteroids used for Gout treatment?
Effective but reserved for:
1. Resistant cases
2. Other drugs contraindicated
What is the concern with Corticosteroids?
Exacerbate tophaceous disease
Corticosteroids can be given with Colcrys but not with what?
NSAIDs
What are the corticosteroid options that can be used in Gout?
- Oral Prednisone tapered
- ACTH tapered
- Intra-articular injections
What are the alternative therapy options for gout? Interleukin-1B?
- Anakinra
- Canakinumab
- Rilonacept
How do you spell the brand name of Allopurinol?
Zyloprim
What is the MOA of Allopurinol?
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors XOI
What are the side effects to be aware of for Allopurinol?
Skin Rash
What increases the risk of hypersensitivity with Allopurinol?
- Higher initial dose
- Chronic kidney disease
- Concomitant thiazides
- HLA-B*5801
What is the drug interaction for Allopurinol?
Inhibits breakdown of azathioprine and mercaptopurine, cut dose 25% if used with allopurinol
Allopurinol should be avoided when used with what?
- Didanosine
- Theophylline