Colchicine (Colchicine)

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Brand Name: Colchicine

Generic Name: Colchicine

Manufacturer/Agent: Metro Pharma

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Formulation: tabs

Strength: 5000mcg

Pack size: 100

Trade Price: KES 550.00

Retail Price: @ KES 7.33

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Class: Antigout Agents (Musculoskeletal agents)

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Molecular Formulae: C22H25NO6 = 399.4

Precautions: Caution in renal, cardiovascular and hepatic disease. im or sc administration.

Indications/Uses: Acute gout 0.5 to 1mg every 2 hours to a max of 10 mg until relief is obtained.

Interactions: Increased toxicity with cns depressants, sympathomimetics.

Side Effects: Nausea. vomiting. diarrhoea. gastro-intestinal bleeding. rashes. alopecia.

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