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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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