Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: Colcrys 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. Colcrys must be administered with extreme caution in individuals with history of compromised renal function, with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: Do not take Colcrys, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Colcrys. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Colcrys 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colcrys as follows: Hematologic side-effects Colcrys 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colcrys as follows: General allergic reactions                                                                                                                Colcrys 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 [...]