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Role of Uric Acid in the Inflammation of Gout

Allopurinol, Febuxostat - Xanthine oxidase
Colchicine - Release of
Role of Uric Acid ... Inflammation of Gout ... inflammation #gout ... #uricacid #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Utilizing Uric ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low #uricacid
Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
Uric Acid Homeostasis ... The gout drug pegloticase ... #UricAcid #Homeostasis ... #Gout #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Algorithm for the Treatment of Uremic Pruritus
Nonpharmacologic Treatments:
 • Daily topical emollient
 • Avoidance of extremes
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Uremic ... Evidence-Based Off-Label Pharmacologic ... #itching #Algorithm ... Treatment #management #nephrology
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Lower uric ... • Alcohol #gout ... #UricAcid #Hyperuricemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Allopurinol Pharmacology Summary

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor blocking the formation of new uric acid
Initiate 1-2 days prior to
Allopurinol Pharmacology ... chemotherapy Dosing ... #Allopurinol #Pharmacology ... pathophysiology #gout ... #uricacid
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
use has fallen out ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
 •
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... like they are going ... to "pass out" ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Management Algorithm for Status Epilepticus

• Assess airway, breathing, and circulation
• Pulse oximetry
• Electrocardiogram
• Finger stick (give
Management Algorithm ... StatusEpilepticus #Management #Algorithm ... #Neurology #pharmacology ... #dosing #seizure