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How do steroids reduce inflammation?
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inhibit phospholipase A2, thereby preventing arachidonic acid production, and ultimately, prevent prostaglandin production.
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What is used for acute alcoholic hepatitis?
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Pentoxyfilline - phosphodiesterase inhibitor - causes TNF secretion inhibition
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What drug is used for acute gout attacks?
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Colchicine is DOC
NSAIDs are usually given for the 1st attack or for infrequent attacks |
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What is used to treat chronic gout?
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probenecid (uricosuric agent)
blocks tubular reabsorption of uric acid to cause greater uric acid excretion |
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Can you use aspirin for the treatment of gout?
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NO
it competes with uric acid at the renal transporters in the PCT |
