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Which drug is the drug of choice for prevention of gout?
Which drug is the drug of choice for prevention of gout?
- Indomethacin
- Colchicine
- Sulfinpyrazone
- Allopurinol (correct)
Which drug can be used for prophylactic treatment of gout during an acute attack?
Which drug can be used for prophylactic treatment of gout during an acute attack?
- Indomethacin
- Colchicine
- Sulfinpyrazone (correct)
- Allopurinol
Which drug is normally used to treat acute gout?
Which drug is normally used to treat acute gout?
- Sulfinpyrazone
- Colchicine
- Allopurinol
- Indomethacin (correct)
Which drug should not be used to treat acute gout?
Which drug should not be used to treat acute gout?
Which plant is colchicine extracted from?
Which plant is colchicine extracted from?
Flashcards
Gout prevention drug
Gout prevention drug
Allopurinol is a drug used to prevent gout.
Prophylactic gout treatment
Prophylactic gout treatment
Sulfinpyrazone is used to prevent gout attacks, but is not for acute attacks.
Acute gout treatment
Acute gout treatment
Indomethacin is a common drug to treat a gout attack.
Avoid this drug for acute gout
Avoid this drug for acute gout
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Source of colchicine
Source of colchicine
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Study Notes
Gout Management
- Allopurinol is the drug of choice for prevention of gout.
- Allopurinol can be used for prophylactic treatment of gout during an acute attack.
- NSAIDs or corticosteroids are normally used to treat acute gout.
- Aspirin should not be used to treat acute gout.
Colchicine
- Colchicine is extracted from the Colchicum autumnale plant.
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