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Antigout Preparation

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Antigout Preparation Definition

Pharmaceutical Anti-gout Preparations such as colchicine, allopurinol, probenecid, and sulfinpyrazone contain natural or synthetic agents against gout, a condition characterized by increased uric acid accumulation. Anti-gout agents may reduce inflammation, stimulate elimination of uric acid, or increase production of uric acid. (NCI04)

Antigout Preparation Synonyms

Anti-gout Preparation

Terms in Antigout Preparation category

Probenecid Colchicine



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