pharmacy
1 can be used instead of allopurinol
2 are ineffective in patients with impaired renal function
3 increase renal urate excretion
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2 only
C 2, 3 only
D 1 only
E 3 only
Which of these statements is correct about Uricosuric agents?
A is the answer and the winners are Area and Eze.
Details Below:
Uricosuric drugs include sulfinpyrazone and probenecid. Like allopurinol, they
may be used as prophylactic agents. They should be avoided in patients with
overproduction of uric acid and are ineffective in patients with poor renal function. They inhibit the renal tubular re-absorption of uric acid and therefore
increase urinary excretion of uric acid. Patients should be advised to consume
a good fluid intake of at least two litres a day. This will decrease the risk of
uric acid stone formation.
A
C
A
A
A