Locodo
Know COLCHICINE's role in chronic coronary disease
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you’ll hear buzz about new Rx colchicine ( Lodoco ) for patients with chronic coronary disease. There’s been growing interest in using colchicine to reduce CV risk, due to its anti-inflammatory effect... 💊⚕️ Lodoco is the same drug we use for gout , but it’s 0.5 mg instead of 0.6 …
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Pharmacology
Allopurinol
Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor; Antigout Dosage Forms. Tablet: 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg MOA. Allopurinol decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting the action of xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. …
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Steroids
Oral steroid instead of NSAIDs for ACUTE gout
Corticosteroids will be used more often for ACUTE gout flares. Oral corticosteroids work as well as NSAIDs for pain during a gout attack and are a safer choice for some patients. For further information, see note on " Comparison of gout therapies ". Consider a corticosteroid instead of an NSAID for mo…
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Rheumatology
Comparison of GOUT therapies
G out is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It occurs more often in men. During a gout attack, high uric acid levels lead to the formation of uric acid crystals in joints (usually knees, ankles, and feet; can affect elbows, wrists, and fingers). Symptoms can include pain, redness, joint swelling and limited range of motion, and fever. Gout risk factors inc…
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