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Which drug is the drug of choice for preventing gout?
Which drug is the drug of choice for preventing gout?
- Indomethacin
- Sulfinpyrazone
- Colchicine
- Allopurinol (correct)
What is the alternative drug for preventing gout?
What is the alternative drug for preventing gout?
- Sulfinpyrazone (correct)
- Indomethacin
- Allopurinol
- Colchicine
Which drug should not be used for treating acute gout?
Which drug should not be used for treating acute gout?
- Indomethacin
- Allopurinol (correct)
- Colchicine
- Sulfinpyrazone
Which drug can be used for treating acute gout if indomethacin is inappropriate?
Which drug can be used for treating acute gout if indomethacin is inappropriate?
Flashcards
Allopurinol (for gout)
Allopurinol (for gout)
A medication used to prevent gout attacks by reducing the production of uric acid in the body.
Sulfinpyrazone (for gout)
Sulfinpyrazone (for gout)
An alternative medication to allopurinol for preventing gout attacks by reducing the production of uric acid in the body.
Indomethacin (for gout)
Indomethacin (for gout)
An anti-inflammatory medication used to treat acute gout attacks, but NOT for long-term prevention.
Colchicine (for gout)
Colchicine (for gout)
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Study Notes
Gout Treatment and Prevention
- Allopurinol is the drug of choice for preventing gout.
- Uricosuric agents or xanthine oxidase inhibitors are alternative drugs for preventing gout.
- Aspirin should not be used for treating acute gout.
- Colchicine or corticosteroids can be used for treating acute gout if indomethacin is inappropriate.
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Test your knowledge on drugs used in the treatment of gout. Learn about xanthine oxidase inhibitors like allopurinol and alternative options such as sulfinpyrazone. Understand their mechanisms of action to prevent and manage gout attacks.
