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MODULE 6 : GOUT (clinical Case) Flashcards

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Enzyme lacking in humans which metabolizes uric acid

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URICASE

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End product of purine catabolism in humans

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URIC ACID

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Metabolic disorder which results to gout

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PURINE CATABOLISM

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Immediate precursor of uric acid

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XANTHINE

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Substance deposited in the tissues in acute gout

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MONOSODIUM URATE

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Characteristic of acute gouty arthritis

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MONOARTICULAR

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Effects of alcohol in gout

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  • PRODUCES LACTIC ACID
  • CAUSES DIURESIS
  • ALTER pH AFFECTING SOLUBILITY OF URIC ACID
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Inhibited by drug allopurinol

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XANTHINE OXIDASE

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Type of drug which facilitates the excretion of uric acid

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URICOSURIC

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Mainstay treatment for Acute Gouty Arthritis

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NSAIDS

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