| Pronunciation |
 (KOL
chi seen & proe BEN e
sid) |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Probenecid and Colchicine |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antigout Agent |
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| Use |
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Treatment of chronic gouty arthritis when complicated by frequent, recurrent acute attacks of gout |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C (oral); D (parenteral) |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Headache, dizziness Dermatologic: Rash, alopecia Gastrointestinal: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain Hematologic: Anemia, leukopenia, aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis Hepatic: Hepatic necrosis, hepatotoxicity Neuromuscular & skeletal: Peripheral neuritis, myopathy Renal: Nephrotic syndrome, uric acid stones, polyuria Miscellaneous: Hypersensitivity reactions |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 1 tablet daily for 1 week, then 1 tablet twice daily thereafter |
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| Administration |
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Do not initiate therapy until acute attack has subsided |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Do not initiate therapy until an acute gouty attack has subsided |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: Colchicine 0.5 mg and probenecid 0.5 g |
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