Rheumatology Flashcards
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Q
Acute Gout Pharmacotherapy
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NSAIDS (Naproxen, ibuprofen) x 1-3D
Colchicine 0.6mg BID-TID x 1-3D
2nd line : cortico (Methylpred 40-80mg IM x 1 or Pred 25-50mg x 3-5d) if CI to NSAIDs + Colchicine
Acute Gout Pharmacotherapy
NSAIDS (Naproxen, ibuprofen) x 1-3D
Colchicine 0.6mg BID-TID x 1-3D
2nd line : cortico (Methylpred 40-80mg IM x 1 or Pred 25-50mg x 3-5d) if CI to NSAIDs + Colchicine