Name three drugs that cause hyperuricemia and may contribute to gouty arthritis. What antihypertensive drug lowers uric acid levels?
- Cyclosporine
- ASA
- Nicotinic acid
- Thiazide diuretics
- Lasix
- Ethambutol
- Alcohol
- Pyrazinamide
You can remember these using the mnemonic “CAN’T LEAP”.
The ARB losartan has a uric acid-lowering effect.