Uric Acid Inhibitors Flashcards

1
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name

A

allopurinol (aloprim, zyloprim, lopurin)

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2
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therapeutic effects

A
  • prevents gout attacks
  • does not help with acute attacks
    -take NSAID for acute
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3
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side effects

A

-GI upset
-skin rash

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4
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education

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-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

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