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Colchicine

 
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    Oral
    Colchicine
    Colgout 

  • Mechanism of Action

  • Inhibits microtubule polymerisation, resulting in reduced mitosis. Also inhibits the release of a crystal-derived factor from neutrophils.

Clinical Use

  • Indications
  • Prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares
  • Pericarditis (off-label)
  • Adverse Effects
  • Diarrhoea / nausea / vomiting
  • Fatigue
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