Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Colcrys as follows: Colcrys is partially metabolized in the liver to inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of colcrys can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, colcrys use could be avoided or used with caution and [...]

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 [...]