competitive inhibitor of xanthine oxidase which forms uric acid reduces uric acid concentration in the plasma, prevents formation of uric acid kidney stones, dissolves tophi, prevent nephropathy When to use allopurinol for flares, tophi and structural joint damage and uric acid nephrolithiasis/kidney ...
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Obtain baseline V/S; Weigh client same time each day; Monitor BP and I&O; Report urine output less than 30 mL/hr; Administer in the AM to prevent nocturia; Consume foods high in potassium; Report tinnitus or hearing loss; Administer in morning (makes pt pee a lot); Change positions sl...
responsible use under medical supervision is imperative to ensure its efficacy continues, and to prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
It is similar to ibuprofen in that it’s effective at reducing inflammation-based pain such as: Arthritis Gout Back pain Sprains Swelling after surgery Period pain Aspirin: It is a pain reliever that is occasionally taken in moderate doses to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people who ...
Effects: muscle/joint pain, flushing, hot flashes, hepatotoxicity, gout, nausea, diarrheaConsiderations: take aspirin 30 mins before med to decrease flushing, alcohol increases flushing effect Gemfibrozil Fibric-Acid AgentsMoA: unknownPrimary use: treat elevated triglyceridesEffects: gi distress (n/v, ...
6) gout 7) drug interactions - antihypertensives (worse orthostatic hypotension) - statins (worse myopathies) How to prevent flushing side effect of niacin (nicotinic acid) 1) start with low dose and gradually uptitrate 2) take NSAID or ASA 30 minutes before ...
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) Anti-gout: reduces uric acid Warfarin(Coumadin) Anticoagulant: blood thinner to prevent clotting Ciprofloxacin antibiotic: get rid of bacterial infections Digoxin (Lanoxin) cardiac glycoside: treat heart failure, and abnormal heart rhythms Colace (docusate) laxative Glucophage (metfor...
educate the pt to change positions slowly to minimize dizzines and prevent falls. use w caution in pts experiencing GOUT=⚠ caution pt education in loop diuretics pt to eat food hig in potassium always adminiter IV furosomide slowly over 1-2 m d/t rapid administration = hearing loss/oto...