COLCHICINE
Colchicine
is used in the treatment of acute gout, including acute
attacks, tophi (collection of uric acid crystals in the tissues,
especially around joints), joint destruction, and uric acid
stones. In acute gout, there is a marked inflammatory response
to the presence of uric acid crystals, causing severe pain,
redness and swelling of the affected joints. Colchicine
is useful in suppressing the inflammation of arthritis in
acute gout.
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Dosage |
Qty |
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Price |
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| Colchicine |
0.6 mg |
30 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Colchicine |
0.6 mg |
60 Tabs |
FREE |
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| Colchicine |
0.6 mg |
90 Tabs |
FREE |
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Colchicine
Chemical Name : Colchicine
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Colchicine is used to treat chronic gout to treat acute flares
of gouty arthritis and to prevent recurrent acute attacks. Colchicine
is also used to treat the inflammation of pseudogout, and other
uncommon diseases, such as familial Mediterranean fever, amyloidosis,
and scleroderma. Colchicine
is not habit forming.
How
to take this medication
Take Colchicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If
you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse,
or doctor to explain them to you. Colchicine should be taken
with food.
Side
Effects
The most common side effects of Colchicine involve the stomach
and bowel and are dose related. These include nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain, and diarrhea. One of the most worrisome side effects
of colchicine is that it can damage the bone marrow causing severe
anemia and seriously low white blood counts, thereby increasing
the risk of infections. All patients taking colchicine long-term
require blood count monitoring. Colchicine can also cause
hair loss, weakness, and nerve irritation.
Precautions
Colchicine can arrest cell division and is avoided in pregnancy
because of possible adverse affects on fetal growth. For
similar reasons, it is generally avoided in children.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.The following symptoms indicate an
overdose: dizziness; fainting; fast heartbeat.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for
a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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