Drugs cause gout

• Asprin- low dose (<325 mg/day): It decreases uric acid excretion & cause gout.

• Niacin (Vitamin B3) 


Note: High dose asprin (>3 gm/day) increase uric acid excretion and used for the treatment of gout.


Diuretics-

• Loop diuretics (Furosemide)

• Thiazide (Hydrochlorothiazide, Metolazone) 

 

Anti tubercular drugs-

• Pyrazinamide 

• Ethambutol 

 

Immunosuppressant-

• Cyclosporine 

• Tacrolimus 

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