Anti-inflammatory- Other drugs

Question 1

What is the primary use of Allopurinol (Aloprim)?

Answer 1

Chronic gout, ↓ xanthine oxidase, ↓ uric acid synthesis

Allopurinol is used to lower uric acid levels in patients with chronic gout.

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action of Colchicine?

Answer 2

Anti-inflammatory, ↓ leukocyte activity

Colchicine is primarily used for acute gout attacks.

Question 3

What type of agent is Probenecid (Benemid) and what does it do?

Answer 3

Uricosuric agent, ↑ excretion of uric acid

Probenecid is used in the treatment of chronic gout.

Question 4

What is Sumatriptan (Imitrex) classified as?

Answer 4

Antimigraine agent, 5-HT (serotonin) receptor agonist

Sumatriptan is used to treat migraine headaches.

Question 5

What is the function of Latanoprost (Xalatan)?

Answer 5

Prostaglandin, Ophthalmic, ↓ intraocular pressure

Latanoprost is primarily used in the treatment of glaucoma.

Answer 6

Allopurinol (Aloprim)
Colchicine
Probenecid (Benemid)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Latanoprost (Xalatan)