Colchicum Autumnale
Formulated to alleviate acute gouty arthritis, this medication is indicated to target and mitigate inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits.
Strengths: 0.5mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Colchimax
- Therapeutic class
Gout suppressant
- Pharmacological class
Gout suppressant
- Precautions and warnings
monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms; reduce use in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
diarrhoea; nausea; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
vomiting; fatigue
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Invidior
- Onset Time
12–24 hours
- Duration
long-term
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature away from light.
- Drug interactions
clarithromycin; cyclosporin
- Age restrictions
Use as prescribed by a physician.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Generally not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to colchicine; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
bone marrow suppression — requires immediate medical attention; neuromyopathy — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to alleviate acute gouty arthritis, this medication is indicated to target and mitigate inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits.
Mechanism of action
Colchicine acts by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation into microtubules, which prevents the migration of neutrophils into the site of inflammation, thereby alleviating gout flare-ups.
Colchicum Autumnale
Formulated to alleviate acute gouty arthritis, this medication is indicated to target and mitigate inflammation associated with urate crystal deposits.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Colchicine
- Listed indication(s): Gout
Available option
- 120 tablets - 0.5 mg1359-0-5-mg-16361