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2. Colchicine - Wikipedia

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   Colchicine is a medication used to prevent and treat gout, [3] [4] to treat familial Mediterranean fever [5] and Behçet's disease, [6] and to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction. [7] The American College of Rheumatology recommends colchicine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids in the treatment of gout.

3. Your Gout Guide: From Symptoms to Treatment - AOL

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   During a gout flare-up, you have acute gout symptoms, such as intense pain and swelling in an affected joint. ... Periods when gout symptoms are more severe are called gout flares or gout attacks ...

4. Gout - Wikipedia

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   Levels that cannot be brought below 6.0 mg/dL while attacks continue indicates refractory gout. [68] While historically it is not recommended to start allopurinol during an acute attack of gout, this practice appears acceptable. [69] Allopurinol blocks uric acid production, and is the most commonly used agent. [20]

5. Managing Out-of-Control Chronic Gout: Going Beyond Oral ...

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6. Mitotic inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   While colchicine is not used to treat cancer in humans, it is commonly used to treat acute attacks of gout. [26] Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug that has been in continuous use for more than 3000 years. Colchicine is an oral drug, known to be used for treating acute gout and preventing acute attacks of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).

7. Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease

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   For acute pseudogout, treatments include intra-articular corticosteroid injection, systemic corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or, on occasion, high-dose colchicine. [4] In general, NSAIDs are administered in low doses to help prevent CPPD. However, if an acute attack is already occurring, higher doses are ...