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Musculoskeletal Flashcards

1
Q

Which drug exacerbates gout?

A

Bendroflumethiazides or Chemo drugs

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2
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Acute gout treatment?

A

Colchicine 500mg 2-4 times a day
Max 3 days

Not to repeat course within 3 days

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3
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NSAIDS interaction with diuretics?

A

NSAIDS induces fluid retention

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4
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Treatment for chronic Gout? 1st line and 2nd line?

A

1st line: Allopurinol

2nd line: Febuxostat

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5
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MHRA warning with febuxostat?

A

CVD patients contraindicated as increase risk of mortality with history of CVD issues

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6
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Common Allopurinol side effect?

A

Rash - stop and if mild restart carefully

If it recur discontinue immediately

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Allopurinol interacts with?

A

Azathioprine & Mercatopurine

Reduce dose

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Nocturnal leg cramps treatment?

A

Quinine sulfate

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9
Q

Why is quinine not routinely recommended then?

A

Potential toxicity risk

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10
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Trial period for quinine?

A

4 weeks

Stop and assess every 3 months

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