Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used to treat acute gout flares and prevent future attacks. It works by reducing the inflammatory response to uric acid crystals in the joints. While effective, it must be taken early in a flare to be most beneficial, and dosing should be adjusted in patients with kidney or liver impairment.
Common side effects include gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. Long-term use is generally limited due to the risk of toxicity.
Treatment For:
AI generated Summary: Based on the provided information, Colchicine appears to be an effective first-line treatment for acute gout flares, particularly when started within 24 hours of symptom onset. It helps alleviate inflammation and pain associated with gout; however, gastrointestinal side effects, such as diarrhea, are common when using this medication.
Colchicine is a first-line treatment for acute gout flares, especially when started within the first 24 hours of symptoms. It helps reduce inflammation and pain, though gastrointestinal side effects like diarrhea are common.
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