Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Colcrys as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Colcrys intake, secondary to muscle breakdown and trapping of muscle proteins in the kidneys, can result in blocking the blood circulation to the kidneys. This can lead to compromised urine formation and if not relieved in time, can even progress to severe renal failure. Individuals can present with compromised renal function, reduced urine formation, and increased retention of fluid, with edema and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated upon how to take colcrys as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, as indicated, to avoid forgetting the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for Colcrys use as follows: Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted in the urine. Uric acid deposition in the body tissues can happen either due to an excess of uric acid production or reduced excretion of uric acid by the kidneys, thus precipitating a favorable environment for development of gout and uric acid renal stones. Conditions causing excessive uric acid production: Individuals with excessive consumption of [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Colcrys as follows: Uric acid is a by-product of purine (which is a kind of protein) breakdown in the body. Increasing amounts of uric acid also form in the body, secondary to consumption of foods rich in purines. Uric acid produced in the body is usually completely excreted in the urine. But, if uric acid is produced so much in excess that kidneys cannot [...]