COLCRYS
Used for Gout
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Manufactured by AR Scientific, Inc.
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COLCRYS Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What is COLCRYS?
COLCRYS is the brand name for colchicine and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is COLCRYS available in?
COLCRYS is available as a 0.6 mg oral tablet.
What is COLCRYS used for?
COLCRYS is used for gout prevention and treatment as well as to treat
familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).
How does COLCRYS work?
COLCRYS is an anti-inflammatory medication. It blocks cells that cause joint inflammation and pain in people who have gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever.
How do I take COLCRYS?
COLCRYS is typically taken by mouth and dosed 1.2 mg (2 tablets) at the first sign of a gout flare followed by 0.6 mg (1 tablet) one hour later to treat gout flares. It can also be taken once or twice daily to prevent gout or treat FMF.
Is it safe for me to take COLCRYS?
COLCRYS is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you are taking P-gp or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors and have renal or hepatic impairment. In these patients, life-threatening and fatal COLCRYS toxicity has been reported with COLCRYS taken in therapeutic doses.
COLCRYS Common Side Effects
Common side effects of COLCRYS include:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Throat pain
COLCRYS Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with COLCRYS. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following. Neuromuscular toxicity: Myotoxicity including rhabdomyolysis may occur, especially in combination with other drugs known to cause this effect. Consider temporary interruption or discontinuation of COLCRYS.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on COLCRYS
The following medications may interact with COLCRYS:
- Coadministration of P-gp and/or CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin or cyclosporine) have been demonstrated to alter the concentration of COLCRYS
Who makes COLCRYS?
AR Scientific, Inc.
Is COLCRYS safe in pregnancy?
COLCRYS has not been adequately studied in pregnant women so it is not known if it will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while receiving COLCRYS, talk to your healthcare provider.
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