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Do not give in those who are or might be pregnant. Manufacturer advises reduce dose by half with concurrent use of moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4. Reduce dose by 75% (to one quarter of usual dose) with concurrent use of potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 or P-glycoprotein inhibitors; avoid concurrent use in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
Indication | Dose | Freq | Route |
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Acute Gout | 1 mg stat PO then 0.5 mg BD to QDS (max dose of 6 mg taken or diarrhoea). Do not repeat within 3 days | 6-12 hourly | PO |
Chronic Gout | 0.5 mg BD may be given with Allopurinol with normal renal and hepatic function for 7 days but may cause diarrhoea. | stat | PO |
Acute and recurrent Pericarditis | 1 g/day if > 70kg and 0.5 g/day if under 70 Kg. Given for 3 months under expert review . | OD | PO |
Familial Mediterranean Fever | 0.5-2 mg OD under expert guidance | OD | PO |