Colchicine
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Colchicine Information
Colchicine Benefits & Uses
Colchicine is used to treat the following -
- Gout Primary
- Familial Mediterranean Fever
Colchicine Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Ingredients of Colchicine
Colchicine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colchicine is used -
Colchicine Related Warnings
Is the use of Colchicine safe for pregnant women?
Colchicine should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
SevereIs the use of Colchicine safe during breastfeeding?
Colchicine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
SevereWhat is the effect of Colchicine on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Colchicine can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
SevereWhat is the effect of Colchicine on the Liver?
Colchicine can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
SevereWhat is the effect of Colchicine on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Colchicine on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
SevereSevere Interaction of Colchicine with Other Drugs
Colchicine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Digoxin
Atorvastatin
Fluconazole
Ketoconazole
Amiodarone
Colchicine Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colchicine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Allergy
- Heart Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Colchicine
Is this Colchicine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Colchicine has not been reported.
NoIs it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Colchicine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
SafeIs it safe?
Colchicine should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Colchicine for mental disorders.
NoColchicine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Colchicine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Colchicine together with food.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Colchicine
Information about the interaction of Colchicine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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References
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gloperba® (colchicine)
- KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 214
