Jul 11, 2025 · Colchicine is a plant-based alkaloid that may be used to treat and prevent gout and some other inflammatory conditions.

Dec 1, 2025 · Colchicine can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for …

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]

Nov 17, 2024 · Overview: Colchicine tablets, capsules, and liquid are used to reduce complications from coronary artery disease, treat Familial Mediterranean Fever, and treat or prevent gout attacks. The …

Colchicine is used to prevent gout attacks (sudden, severe pain in one or more joints caused by abnormally high levels of a substance called uric acid in the blood) in adults. Colchicine is also used …

Colchicine (Colcrys) treats gout, which is a painful type of arthritis. It decreases inflammation and reduces the buildup of uric acid in your joints.

This activity reviews the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, toxicity, dosing, pharmacodynamics, and monitoring of colchicine for gout and other indications for interprofessional …

Colchicine (Colcrys) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of acute gout and familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Off-label treatment uses include pseudogout, amyloidosis, and scleroderma.

Oct 29, 2025 · Colchicine oral tablet is used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever. Learn about dosage and more.

Information for patients and caregivers about Colchicine (Colcrys, Mitigare), such as usages, common dosages, safety tips, and possible side effects.