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Contraindications for Colchicine Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colchicine as follows: Colchicine intake can sometimes result in severe muscle pain from muscle breakdown, with release of muscle protein into the blood. Due to their bigger size, these muscle proteins could get trapped in the kidneys, thus blocking the renal circulation and resulting in severe renal failure and compromised urine formation. Colchicine must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of compromised renal function, with [...]

Contraindications for Colchicine Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colchicine as follows: Do not take Colchicine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Colchicine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Colchicine intake, on prolonged use, can rarely also result in bone marrow suppression, resulting in reduced production of all the blood cells. Low red blood cell production can result in findings of anemia and individuals can [...]

Side Effects of Colchicine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colchicine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Colchicine intake, on prolonged use, can rarely also result in bone marrow suppression, resulting in reduced production of blood cells. Low red blood cell production can result in findings of anemia and individuals can present with pallor of skin and mucosa, fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and other symptoms of anemia. Low white blood cell count with colchicine intake [...]

Side Effects of Colchicine-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colchicine as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Colchicine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Colchicine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Colchicine intake can result in diarrhea and abdominal pain. The abdominal pain and diarrhea can be [...]

Side Effects of Colchicine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colchicine as follows: General allergic reactions Colchicine use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. Musculoskeletal side-effects [...]