Uric Acid Inhibitors Flashcards
1
Q
name
A
allopurinol (aloprim, zyloprim, lopurin)
2
Q
therapeutic effects
A
- prevents gout attacks
- does not help with acute attacks
-take NSAID for acute
3
Q
side effects
A
-GI upset
-skin rash
4
Q
education
A
-stop if rash occurs (SJS)
-drink 2-3 L/day
-no organ meat
-urine output up to 2l/day
-takes several months to take effect
- do not take aspirin