Locodo
Know COLCHICINE's role in chronic coronary disease
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you’ll hear buzz about new Rx colchicine ( Lodoco ) for patients with chronic coronary disease. There’s been growing interest in using colchicine to reduce CV risk, due to its anti-inflammatory effect... 💊⚕️ Lodoco is the same drug we use for gout , but it’s 0.5 mg instead of 0.6 …
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Rheumatology
Drug interactions with colchicine
As a clinical pharmacist, you should focus on common and serious drug interactions. Dosing and drug interactions with colchicine for acute gout are still causing confusion. We're all used to the old way of dosing colchicine for acute gout, two tabs initially then one tab every 2 hours until the pain stops, diarrhea starts, or a max of 5 tabs per day. But this c…
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Rheumatology
Comparison of GOUT therapies
G out is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It occurs more often in men. During a gout attack, high uric acid levels lead to the formation of uric acid crystals in joints (usually knees, ankles, and feet; can affect elbows, wrists, and fingers). Symptoms can include pain, redness, joint swelling and limited range of motion, and fever. Gout risk factors inc…
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