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This pilot study has demonstrated that oral administration of allopurinol 300 mg twice daily caused a significant reduction on pain scores up to 30 days of treatment
Fibromyalgia (FM) syndrome is a common chronic pain disorder
For which of the following adverse effects should the client be taught to monitor? (Select all that apply), A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for adalimumab for rheumatoid
Additionally, no significant effects of allopurinol over anxiety, depressive symptoms, and functional status of fibromyalgia patients were observed in the present study
The typical starting dose for each indication is: Gout: 100 mg daily
In the absence of a single gold-standard medication, patients are treated with a variety of drugs
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Gout is a painful form of arthritis that affects millions of people worldwide
Liver problems have happened with Zyloprim (allopurinol tablets)
Allopurinol is used in the treatment of high uric acid levels associated with gout, kidney stones, and cancer treatment, it should not be used for asymptomatic high uric acid levels
High uric acid in the body can cause gout attacks, kidney stones, and kidney injury
D) Unstable serum calcium levels
Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to note in the client?, Allopurinol is prescribed for a client and the nurse provides medication instructions to the client
In fact, nearly everyone will experience muscle soreness at some point in their life
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) b
These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells
Common side effects of allopurinol include: Rash
Drugs that treat fibromyalgia include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is an OTC pain reliever