Pharmacology of Gout Flashcards

1
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Which drugs treat acute symptoms of gout?

A
  1. Colchicine
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Prednisone
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What is the MOA of colchicine?

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Binds to tubulin to prevent its polymerization into microtubules; Leukocyte migration and phagocytosis are inhibited.

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Side effects of Colchicine

A

Diarrhea, nausea

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Side effects of prednisone

A

fluid retention

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5
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What is the most frequent side effect of Xanathine Oxidase inhibitors?

A

Rash; Allopurinol and Febuxostat

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What is the MOA of Probenecid?

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Inhibits the reabsorption of uric acid via URAT 1

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