Hyperuricemia diuretics

Diuretics Frequent urination, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia... 

Some drugs can cause hyperuricemia and gout, such as thiazide diuretics, niacin, pyrazinamide, cyclosporine, and occasionally, low-dose aspirin. 

Some drugs can cause hyperuricemia and gout, such as thiazide diuretics, niacin, pyrazinamide, cyclosporine, and occasionally, low-dose aspirin. In most cases, these drugs block uric acid secretion in the kidney. Long-term consequences of gout and hyperuricemia include joint destruction, tophi, and nephrolithiasis. 

A patient develops hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, and hypomagnesemia on which of the following diuretic agents ... 

Side effects of thiazides include hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and sexual dysfunction. Loop diuretics have less effect on serum lipids and glucose, but hypocalcemia may occur. 

The most important side effects of the thiazide diuretics, chlorthalidone, furosemide, ethacrynic acid and metolazone are potassium losses with resultant hypokalemia, and hyperuricemia. Hyperuricemia may result in acute attacks of gouty arthritis in individuals with a gouty diathesis. 

Modu retie Diuretic Tab Amiloride 5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg Initially 1-2 tab qd headache, hyperuricemia. 

Adverse reactions associated with loop diuretics include nausea vomiting diarrhea gastric irritation headache fatigue dizziness thrombocytopenia rash orthostatic hypotension hyperuricemia hyperglycemia electrolyte imbalance (decreased chloride, potassium and sodium) dehydration. 

Hydrochlorothiazide A Spironolactone Aldactazide) [Antihypertensive/Thiazide K Sparing Diuretic] Uses Edema, HTN Action Thiazide K -sparing diuretic Dose 25-200 mg each component/d, doses Caution [D, +] Contra Sulfonamide aUa-gy Disp Tabs (HCTZ/spironolactone) 25 mg/25 mg, 50 mg/50 mg SE Photosens, X BP, t or -1-K% -1- Na% hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperuricemia Additional Interactions t Risk of hypokalemia W/ ACEIs, K-sparing diuretics, K supls, salt substitutes -1- effects OF digoxin EMS See Hydrochlorothiazide Amiloride OD See Hydrochlorothiazide Amiloride... 

Loop diuretics can cause hyperuricemia and precipitate attacks of gout. This is caused by hypovolemia-associated enhancement of uric acid reabsorption in the proximal tubule. It may be prevented by using lower doses to avoid development of hypovolemia. 

The issues of whether hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the clinical relevance of the rise in serum uric acid caused by diuretic treatment are controversial (SED-14, 660 351). In the Systolic Hypertension in the Elderly Program (SHEP), diuretic-based treatment in 4327 men and women, aged 60 years or more, with isolated systolic hypertension was associated with significant reduction in cardiovascular events (SED-14, 657). Serum uric acid independently... 

Numerous agents, when used in therapeutic doses, can also cause hyperuricemia. This includes an analgesic dose of aspirin, thiazide diuretics, nicotinic acid, chronic consumption of alcohol, and antineoplastic agents. 

The thiazide diuretics are primarily used for most patients with mild or moderate hypertension. Used alone they can lower blood pressure by 10-15 mmHg. In more severe hypertension diuretics are used in combination with other agents. Adverse effects include hypokalemia (lowered serum potassium), impotence, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperlipidemia, and hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid in the blood). 

Adverse effects Thiazide diuretics induce hypokalemia and hyperuricemia in 70% of patients, and hyperglycemia in 10% of patients. Serum potassium levels should be monitored closely in patients who are predisposed to cardiac arrhythmias (particularly individuals with left ventricular hypertrophy, ischemic heart disease, or chronic congestive heart failure) and who are concurrently being treated with both thiazide diuretics and digitalis glycosides (see p. 160). Diuretics should be avoided in the treatment of hypertensive diabetics or patients with hyperlipidemia. 

Correct answer = D. Among black patients, diuretic and calcium channel blockers are more effective than ACE inhibitors or p-blockers. Diuretics are effective among the elderly. Thiazide diuretics cause hyperuricemia and can precipitate a gout attack in susceptible individuals. Thiazide diuretics increase LDL cholesterol and may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in patients with hyperlipidemia. Patients with evidence of elevated catecholamines are best treated with p-blockers. Thiazides cannot promote sodium excretion when renal function is severely impaired. The loop diuretics, such as furosemide, are used in patients with impaired renal function. 

Unwanted effects of sulfonamide-type diuretics (a) hypokalemia is a consequence of an increased secretion of K1 in the connecting tubule and the collecting duct because more Na+ becomes available for exchange against K1 (b) hyperglycemia (c) increase in serum urate levels (hyperuricemia), which may precipitate gout in predisposed patients. Sulfonamide diuretics compete with urate for the tubular organic anion secretory system. 

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