Pharmacologic Substance
uricosuric agent
Subclass of:
Gout Suppressants
Definitions related to uricosuric agents:
  • A pharmacological agent that increases the urinary excretion of uric acid by inhibiting reabsorption in the renal tubule.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Gout suppressants that act directly on the renal tubule to increase the excretion of uric acid, thus reducing its concentrations in plasma.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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