Acugout Dosage & Drug Information

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Colchicine

Indications/Uses

Relief of acute gout & for the prophylaxis of acute attacks particularly during the 1st few mth of treatment w/ allopurinol or uricosurics. Other conditions including amyloidosis, Behcet's syndrome, familial Mediterranean fever, ITP, pericarditis, primary biliary cirrhosis & pyoderma gangrenosum.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Acute gout 1 mg orally then 500 mcg every 2-3 hr.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Avoid in patients w/ blood disorders. Patients w/ cardiac, hepatic, renal or GI disease. Avoid during pregnancy. Elderly & debilitated patients.

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting & abdominal pain. Profuse diarrhoea, GI haemorrhage, skin rashes, renal & hepatic damage in larger dose.

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Drug Interactions

May cause colchicine toxicity w/ clarithromycin, erythromycin, or tolbutamide. Increased serum uric acid & interfere activity w/ thiazide diuretics. May cause muscle disorders w/ ciclosporin. May impair absorption of vit B₁₂.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Hyperuricemia & Gout Preparations

ATC Classification

M04AC01 - colchicine ; Belongs to the class of preparations with no effect on uric acid metabolism. Used in the treatment of gout.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Acugout tab 500 mcg

Packing/Price

100's

Acugout

colchicine

Manufacturer:

Flamingo

Distributor:

Trumed