Medications Starting with C Archives - Page 32 of 94

Indications for Colchicine Use

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for Colchicine 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 [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Colchicine

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Colchicine 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 [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Colcrys-8

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: Your physician could change the dose of colcrys, based on the relief obtained from symptoms of gout or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to have your doctor updated on the relief obtained from colcrys intake. While taking colcrys, notify your doctor regarding any unresolved and worsening episodes of pain and inflammation in the joints, any muscle pain, any [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Colcrys-7

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: Low platelet cell production, secondary to bone marrow suppression, can result in episodes of easy bleeding and poor clotting and patients can present with easy bruising and internal bleeding, with patients suffering blood loss in urine and stool, thus contributing to symptoms of anemia. Closely observe for any findings of easy bruising and frank blood in the urine and stool. Report any [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Colcrys-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking colcrys as follows: The metabolites of colcrys along with the significant unmetabolized portion of the administered drug are excreted primarily in the urine and partially in feces. Individuals with compromised renal function cannot perform the drug clearance from the body normally, which allows the drug to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. So, colcrys must be used with [...]