week 6 Mobility MSK/arthritis/gout pharm Flashcards
1
Q
Meds for Gout
A
-Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
2
Q
meds for osteoporosis
A
Calcium
Vitamin D
Alendronate (Fosamax) - Bisphosphonate
3
Q
What are the adverse effects of allopurinol (Zyloprim)?
A
Can cause kidney stones
4
Q
What do I tell patients about allopurinol in terms of how it helps and how to reduce risk of side effects?
A
- it helps stop gout - dissolves the crystals
- tophi can’t form
- reduced attacks
- drink lots of water to help reduce kidney stones
- could make gout worse at first
5
Q
What are some adverse effects of Calcium?
A
hypercalcemia
- affects heart
- MSK weakness
- CNS issues
- GI constipation
- possible kidney stones
6
Q
What is an important consideration with Alendronate (fosamax) bisphosphonate?
A
- esophagitis is not a normal response
- must give with water and patient sitting
- no not eat 30 min after ingesting
- do not chew or suck pills
