Drug Analysis and Literature Review of One Patient with Heart Failure and Gouty Attack / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate the principles of rational drug use for the patients suffering from heart failure complicated with diuretic-induced gouty arthritis.Methods: The clinical pharmacist participated in the diagnosis, treatment and drug adjustment of one patient suffering from heart failure complicated with furosemide-induced gouty arthritis.Taking the disease symptoms and potential gouty-inducing drugs into full consideration, clinical pharmacist suggested the withdrawal of related-drugs and the adjustment of treatment plan.Results: Considering the characteristics of the patient, clinical pharmacist adjusted the rational drug treatment.After the adoption of the suggestions, the gouty symptoms were relieved, heart failure was controlled and the condition was improved.Conclusion: Loop diuretics can easily trigger an acute attack of gout, especially for the patients with heart failure and gout history.Clinical pharmacist can make full use of professional advantages to optimize the treatment plan in order to reduce adverse reactions and promote the rational drug use by participating in clinical practice.