Gout and NSAIDS
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What is a cardiovascular risk associated with the use of COX-2 selective NSAIDs?

  • Decreased risk of thrombotic events
  • Improved renal blood flow
  • Reduced hypertension
  • Increased risk of thrombotic events (correct)

    • What is a common gastrointestinal adverse effect of NSAIDs?

  • Constipation
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Abdominal pain (correct)
  • Hyperventilation

    • What is a therapeutic use of NSAIDs?

  • Treatment of cancer
  • Treatment of arthritis (correct)
  • Treatment of diabetes
  • Treatment of hypertension

    • What is the mechanism of action of coxibs?

    <p>Selective inhibition of COX-2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anti-inflammatory mechanism of NSAIDs?

    <p>Reduction of vessel sensitivity to bradykinin and histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a renal adverse effect of NSAIDs?

    <p>Salt and water retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique effect of aspirin compared to other NSAIDs?

    <p>Antiplatelet effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern associated with COX-2 selective inhibitors like celecoxib?

    <p>Increased risk of cardiovascular events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following NSAIDs is known for its short half-life and is often used post-operatively?

    <p>Ketorolac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using COX-2 selective inhibitors over non-selective NSAIDs?

    <p>Fewer gastrointestinal side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen?

    <p>Unclear mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following NSAIDs is commonly used in children and has a flavoured chewable tablet formulation?

    <p>Ibuprofen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contraindication for using aspirin in children?

    <p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for avoiding NSAIDs in patients with hypertension?

    <p>Reduced efficacy of antihypertensive medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of inflammation?

    <p>To remove injurious agents and restore tissue to normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of redness in inflammation?

    <p>Increased blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inflammation?

    <p>Increased appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of prostaglandins in inflammation?

    <p>They cause peripheral vasodilation and increase edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of fever in inflammation?

    <p>Release of prostaglandin E2, which raises the set point of the temperature regulating centre</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of anti-inflammatory therapy?

    <p>To reduce inflammation and its consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mediator of inflammation?

    <p>Histamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a therapeutic use of NSAIDs in osteoarthritis?

    <p>Anti-inflammatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following NSAIDs is known for its antiplatelet effect?

    <p>Aspirin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common gastrointestinal adverse effect of NSAIDs?

    <p>Nausea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an anti-inflammatory mechanism of NSAIDs?

    <p>Inhibition of prostaglandin production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of coxibs?

    <p>Inhibition of COX-2 enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following NSAIDs is commonly used to treat headache?

    <p>Ibuprofen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a cardiovascular risk associated with the use of NSAIDs?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following NSAIDs is known for its short half-life and is often used post-operatively?

    <p>Ketorolac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using COX-2 selective inhibitors over non-selective NSAIDs?

    <p>Reduced gastrointestinal adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an acute classic attack of gout?

    <p>Rapid, localized onset of excruciating pain and swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of not treating gout?

    <p>Increased risk of cardiovascular mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common complication of gout?

    <p>Metabolic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of intercritical gout?

    <p>Most patients experience a second episode within 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a lab test used to diagnose gout?

    <p>High UA level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goal of uric acid lowering treatment in gout?

    <p>To preserve renal function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often do untreated patients experience a second episode of gout?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for assessing patients who present with gout before the age of 25 or those with renal stones?

    <p>To identify potential underlying causes of gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the majority of patients with gout?

    <p>They have a relative decrease in renal excretion of uric acid for an unknown reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of an acute inflammatory monoarthritis episode in gout?

    <p>3-14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common joint involved in the initial attack of gout?

    <p>First metatarsophalangeal joint (great toe)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definitive method of diagnosing gout?

    <p>Visualizing uric acid crystals in joint fluid by aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to overproduction of uric acid?

    <p>Myeloproliferative disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical serum uric acid level for diagnosing hyperuricemia in females?

    <p>&gt;357 umol/L</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Gout?

    <p>Deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints and soft tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is at a higher risk of developing Gout?

    <p>A 45-year-old male with hypertension and obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of therapy in the intercritical stage of Gout?

    <p>To manage hyperuricemia and prevent further complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic symptom of Gout?

    <p>Pain and inflammation in a single joint, typically in the big toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the stage of Gout characterized by asymptomatic hyperuricemia?

    <p>Asymptomatic hyperuricemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Gout no longer restricted to populations with a high standard of living?

    <p>Due to an increase in obesity and hypertension in Western industrialized countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the stage of Gout characterized by repeated gouty flares and joint damage?

    <p>Chronic gouty arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the stage of Gout characterized by the period between gouty flares?

    <p>Intercritical gout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical term used to describe Gout?

    <p>The Disease of Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of acute gout attacks if left untreated?

    <p>They occur in progressively shorter asymptomatic periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common site for tophaceous deposits in gout?

    <p>Base of fingers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goal of pharmacologic treatment in chronic gout?

    <p>To lower uric acid levels to prevent precipitation and tophi formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a type of medication used to treat acute gout attacks?

    <p>Oral colchicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of chronic gout?

    <p>Bony erosions and deformities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a non-pharmacologic approach to managing gout?

    <p>Educating patients on lifestyle modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goal of treating an acute gout attack?

    <p>To control inflammation and pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inflammation

    • Inflammation is a response by living, vascularized tissue to remove an injurious agent, including mechanical, chemical, thermal, or radioactive agents.
    • It is a mechanism to restore tissue to normal.

    Characteristics of Inflammation

    • Redness: caused by increased blood flow
    • Swelling: caused by fluid retention/edema
    • Heat: caused by increased blood flow
    • Pain: caused by impingement/pressure on local nerves
    • Loss of function: excess of all of the above

    Mediators of Inflammation

    • Histamine: released by mast cells in tissue and platelets in blood
    • Prostaglandins: cause peripheral vasodilation with redness and edema (partly due to bradykinin activation)
    • Bradykinin: contributes to edema and pain
    • Serotonin: involved in pain modulation

    Consequences of Inflammation

    • Pain: often accompanied by fever
    • Fever: caused by exogenous pyrogens, lymphokines, and TNFα

    Pain Modulators

    • Nociceptors (pain receptors) are activated mechanically or chemically
    • Inflammatory mediators can directly induce pain or decrease pain threshold

    Mechanism of Fever

    • Exogenous pyrogens increase prostaglandin E2 in the hypothalamus, raising the set point of the temperature regulating center
    • This leads to cutaneous vasoconstriction, decreased heat loss, increased heat generation, and increased body temperature

    Treatment of Inflammation

    • Two major goals: relieve pain and other symptoms, and slow or arrest the tissue-damaging process
    • NSAIDs are commonly used to treat inflammation, with aspirin being the original drug; numerous modifications have been made to refine efficacy, safety, and efficiency

    NSAIDs

    • Classes of NSAIDs:
      • Phenylacetic acid derivatives (e.g. diclofenac)
      • Indols (e.g. indomethacin)
      • Phenylpropionic acid derivatives (e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen)
      • Acetic acid derivatives (e.g. ketorolac)
    • Pharmacokinetics: highly protein-bound, well absorbed, and metabolized, with primarily renal elimination
    • Mechanism of action: competitive inhibitors of cyclooxygenase, reducing prostaglandin production and resulting in anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects
    • Therapeutic uses: arthritis, gout, antipyretics, analgesics, and cardioprotection

    Adverse Effects of NSAIDs

    • GI: abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, ulcers
    • Platelets: inhibited platelet activation, increased bruising, and hemorrhage
    • Renal: salt and water retention, edema, decreased effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs, and hyperkalemia
    • CV: closure of ductus arteriosus, increased risk of thrombotic events (especially with COX2 selective drugs)
    • CNS: headache, vertigo, dizziness, confusion, and hyperventilation

    Specific NSAIDs

    • Aspirin: antiplatelet effect, used in cardioprotection and closure of patent ductus arteriosus
    • Diclofenac: very potent anti-inflammatory, used in acute gout, severe osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis
    • Indomethacin: potent anti-inflammatory, used in rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and acute bouts of gout
    • Ibuprofen: well-tolerated for long-term use, used in children, and available in flavored chewable tablets and suspensions
    • Naproxen: generally safe, but can cause GI disturbances, and has a longer half-life than most other NSAIDs
    • Ketorolac: potent analgesic with moderate anti-inflammatory effects, used post-operatively, but has a risk of serious GI irritation, renal complications, and bleeding

    COX2 Selective Inhibitors

    • Developed to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by the COX2 isozyme at sites of inflammation without affecting COX1
    • Example: celecoxib, which is 15-20 times more selective for COX2 than COX1

    Acetaminophen

    • Non-anti-inflammatory analgesic, primarily used as an antipyretic and analgesic
    • Mechanism of action is unclear
    • Not useful as anti-rheumatic therapy
    • Ideal analgesic for individuals susceptible to gastric irritation of NSAIDs
    • Pharmacokinetics: rapid oral absorption, peak plasma levels in 30-60 minutes, and hepatic metabolism

    De Novo Synthesis of Purine Bases

    • Purines enter a common metabolic pathway leading to production of either nucleic acid or uric acid
    • Uric acid accumulates if production exceeds excretion (average production: 600-800mg UA/day)
    • Enzyme systems regulate purine metabolism, which can result in overproduction of uric acid

    Overproduction of Uric Acid

    • Can occur due to increased breakdown of tissue nucleic acids and excessive rates of cell turnover
    • Associated with conditions such as:
      • Myeloproliferative and lymphoproliferative disorders
      • Psoriasis
      • Polycythemia vera
      • Certain anemias

    Underexcretion of Uric Acid

    • Under normal conditions, 2/3 of uric acid is excreted in urine, and 1/3 is eliminated via GI tract after enzymatic degradation by colonic bacteria
    • Primary idiopathic hyperuricemia: majority of patients with gout have a relative decrease in renal excretion of uric acid for an unknown reason

    Hyperuricemia

    • Defined as:
      • Serum levels >416 μmol/L in males
      • Serum levels >357 μmol/L in females
    • Overproducers: individuals with hyperuricemia who excrete >1000mg of UA/24hrs

    Signs and Symptoms of Gout

    • Generally presents as acute inflammatory monoarthritis
    • Onset: usually at night
    • Duration: 3-14 days (untreated)
    • Lower extremity involvement, with 85% of initial attacks involving a single joint
    • Most commonly affects the first metatarsophalangeal joint (great toe) = "Podagra" (50%)

    Diagnosis

    • Definitive: visualization of uric acid crystals in joint fluid by aspiration
    • Presumptive diagnosis:
      • Inflammatory monoarthritis
      • Elevated UA
      • Response to colchicine
    • Lab test: high UA level, leukocytosis
    • Long-standing gout: x-ray – asymmetric swelling

    Acute Classic Attack

    • Rapid, localized onset of excruciating pain (night), swelling, redness, and inflammation
    • Typically monoarticular at first, affecting the big toe, and may include other joints
    • Debilitating, with unilateral attack lasting 3-14 days, maximal severity within 12-24 hours
    • Complete resolution (untreated): days to weeks

    Intercritical Gout

    • Most untreated patients experience a second episode within 2 years
    • Typically, uric acid-lowering treatments begin if >2 flares per year

    Tophaceous Gout/Chronic Gouty Arthropathy

    • Bony erosions/deformities may develop, typically associated with chronic tophaceous (crystal) deposits
    • Most common sites: base of fingers, olecranon bursae, ulnar aspect of forearm, Achilles tendon, knees, wrists, and hands

    Treatment Goals

    • Terminate acute attack: goal is to control inflammation and pain
    • Prevention of acute and chronic gout: goal is to lower uric acid level to prevent precipitation, acute attacks, and formation of tophi

    Nonpharmacologic Therapies

    • Awareness of nonpharmacologic therapies is essential for patient education and tailored therapy
    • Role in management: acute attack, prevention/chronic management

    Pharmacologic Treatment Options

    • Acute: NSAIDs, oral colchicine, corticosteroids
    • Chronic: xanthine oxidase inhibitors (allopurinol, febuxostat), uricosurics (probenecid)

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    This quiz covers the basics of inflammation, its characteristics, and the inflammatory response. Learn about the mechanisms of inflammation and how it helps to restore tissue to normal.

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