December 31st, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Febuxostat? Febuxostat is the generic name given to a new drug which comes in film-coated tablets of 40 mg, 80 mg and 120 mg and is used to reduce high uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) in gout patients. It is particularly indicated where the patient already has urate crystal deposition, including the presence of [...]
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December 16th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Indomethacin Gout Medication? Indomethacin is not used solely for gout. It is a drug in the group called “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs” (NSAIDs) and is widely used to reduce swelling, fever, stiffness, inflammation and pain, caused by arthritis, gout, bursitis, tendinitis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is probably the most commonly used drug-based medication to [...]
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October 26th, 2011 by John Cielo
What is Colchicine? Colchicine is a medicine that has been used in the treatment of gout for many years. It is derived from the seeds of the autumn crocus plant, also known as meadow saffron. The plant’s use in the treatment of rheumatism and inflammation was recorded in Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. [...]
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June 25th, 2011 by dons1
Medicine for Gout Pain Most doctors will prescribe drug-based medicine for gout. For example, a medicine called colchicine will help reduce inflammation, swelling and pain caused by sudden gout attacks. However, the medicine does not reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood stream. Most often the pain usually goes away in about twelve hours of starting the [...]
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January 23rd, 2011 by dons1
“Gout Therapies from Your Physician” is another guest article for you… As you age your body will begin to experience things that wear it down. If you do not take care of yourself correctly you’ll suffer from many different things. One of the commonest problems older people will experience is arthritis. There are a few [...]
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January 5th, 2011 by dons1
Gout Medication’s Adverse Effects is a guest article… Gout symptoms are treated with numerous types of medication. But many standard gout prescription drugs have serious side effects. Some drugs soothe the pain and swelling, but destroy the lining of your stomach. A second medicine for acute gout causes diarrhea, vomitng and nausea. And one more [...]
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November 20th, 2010 by dons1
This is a guest article… Effects of gout medication Gout symptoms are treated with several types of medicine. But many well-known gout pain medicines have considerable adverse reactions. Some prescription drugs relieve the swelling, yet damage the lining of your stomach. Another medication for acute gout causes diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. And yet another drug [...]
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