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DCPA Gout Pharm

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Gout S&S   Sudden Onset. Monarticular - most common = MTP. Familial & associated with foods & drinks high in Purines (ETOH). Tophus - Crystals in joint. High Uric Acid level (Metabolic-overproduction or renal - underexcretion)  
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Gout Tx - Acute Arthritis   NSAIDs (Indocin &/or COX-2 Inhibitor), Colchicine, Steroirds, Opiod & Bed Rest  
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Gout Tx - Hyperuricemia   Colchicine, Probenecid & allopurinol  
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Gout Type - Metabolic   Overproducer > 800mg uric acid in urine  
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Gout Type - Renal   Underexcretion < 800 mg uric acid in urine  
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Colchicine MOA   Decreases leukocyte motility, phagocytosis, & deposition of uric acid in joints.  
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Colchicine Pregnancy Category   C  
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Colchicine Response time   24-48 hours - oral & 6-12 hours IV.  
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Colchicine Contraindications   Liver or Renal Dz.  
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Colchicine SE   N/V, anorexia, diarrhea & allopecia  
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Colchicine decrease absorption...   B12  
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Colchicine avoid...   Alcohol & ASA  
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Probenecid   Benemid, Probalan  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) MOA   Inhibits reabsorption of uric acid = increased excretion.  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) Form & Onset   Tablet - 2 hours  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) Contraindications   Children < 2 y.o., uric acid stones, Creatinine > 2mg/dl.  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) Pregnancy Category   B  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) SE   HA, Fever, Anorexia, Flushing, Itching, Renal Calculi & Leukopenia  
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Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan)avoid   DM, ASA, PCN (penicillin) & Indocin  
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Allopurinol   Zyloprim  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) MOA   Inhibits Xanthine Oxidase - decrease uric acid production (Reduces uric acid without affecting purines & DNA synthesis)  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Contraindications   Acute gouty attack, allergy, pregnancy & lactation  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Pregnancy Category   C  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Form & Onset   Tablet: 1-2 days  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) SE   Pruritic Rash, Vasculitis, hepatitis & drug rash with ampicillin. Drowsiness  
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim) affected by...   alcohol decreases the effectivness  
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Febuxostat   Uloric  
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Febuxostat (Uloric) MOA   Inhibits Xanthine Oxidase - decrease uric acid production (Reduces uric acid without affecting purines & DNA synthesis)  
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Febuxostat (Uloric) Initially Response   Increase gout flare ups  
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Febuxostat (Uloric) SE   Cardiac/thrombolitic events, increases LFTs, Nausea & Rash  
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Febuxostat (Uloric) Pro vs. Allopurinol (Zyloprim)   Less DI - None with Warfarin  
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