Gout

What Gout Medications Do

Gout medications work in a few different ways. Some medications are used to reduce the levels of uric acid in patients and its production. This helps prevent future flare-ups from occurring. These medications are also used to alleviate inflammation and provide pain relief. Some of these medications may have effects that help more over time—such as medications that prevent damage to the joints. There are both long-term and short-term treatment medications available.

Types of Gout Medications Offered

Patients can use several different types of gout medications.

Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs, Corticosteroids)

There are a couple of different anti-inflammatory drugs that patients may choose to use to reduce their gout-related swelling and pain. These medications do not have an effect on the uric acid levels within the patient. These medications may be found in a pill or tablet form. Some also come in the form of an injection.

Urate-Lowering Therapies (ULTs)

Another form of treatment that some patients may choose is a ULT. These medications work to prevent future attacks. They do this by lowering serum uric acid levels and getting rid of the crystals that cause gout. These medications are often prescribed alongside diet modifications.

Medications for Acute Gout Flare-Ups

Certain medications—like colchicine medications—are used for acute gout flare-up prevention. These are a type of anti-inflammatory medication. They help reduce pain and stop gout flare-ups when they are used as soon as signs of an attack are present.

Combination Gout Meds for Complex Cases

Some medications may have varying effects on different patients. This includes cases such as unexpected antibody formation. The patient may be prescribed a combination gout medication in these scenarios. Methotrexate and pegloticase is a common approved combination treatment for users on pegloticase. Other common combinations include uricosuric and xanthine Oxidase inhibitor (XOI) combinations. These may be used in more complex cases.

Common Gout Medications Available

• Allopurinol (Zyloprim) This medication is used to reduce uric acid build-up in the blood. It is also sometimes used for kidney stone treatment. It belongs to the xanthine oxidase inhibitor class and can help minimize the number of gout attacks patients experience. This is commonly used to maintain long-term control of gout symptoms.
• Colchicine This type of medication can be used during an attack to help control the symptoms. It provides relief from pain caused by gout attacks. It is also used to reduce related inflammation. This medication may be combined with NSAIDs in some cases and also be helpful for preventing flare-ups in the future.
• Febuxostat (Uloric) Febuxostat is commonly used for patients who have had a hard time tolerating Allopurinol. It is also a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that works by lowering uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks from occurring.
• Indomethacin This medication is a type of NSAID. It is used for reducing symptoms during attacks. This includes related pain and inflammation. This medication is usually taken multiple times per day until the symptoms become more manageable for the patient.
• Prednisone Prednisone is a type of corticosteroid. It is an anti-inflammatory medication used to help with swelling and gout-related discomfort symptoms. These come in an oral form and mimic the effects of cortisol in the body.
• Probenecid This medication helps take the excess uric acid out of the body. It can help reduce the number of attacks patients experience with long-term use. It may also be used to help with other uric acid-related medical problems.

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