FDA Approves Colchicine for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever

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FDA Approves Colchicine for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Colcrys to treat acute flairs in patients with gout, a recurrent and painful form of arthritis, and patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), an inherited inflammatory disorder. The medication's active ingredient is colchicine, a complex compound derived from the dried seeds of a plant known as the autumn crocus or meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale).

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Most Recently Shared on July 31, 2009 at 11:43 pm By:

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I'm surprised! - FDA just approved colchicine for acute treatment of gout and FMF - we have been using if for ages! - http://bit.ly/j2MoO

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FDA Approves Colcrys (colchicine) for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever

drugs.com — “Colcrys (colchicine) is used to treat Acute Gout and Mediterranean Fever. Includes Colcrys side effects, interactions and indications.View full resource at drugs.com

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empr.com — “The FDA has approved Colcrys (colchicine tablets, from AR Scientific), a single-ingredient oral colchicine product, for the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) in patients 4 years of age and for acute gout flares.View full resource at empr.com

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