Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated uric acid levels (hyperuricemia) that form crystals in joints. It causes sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness, most often in the big toe.
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that lowers uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks and uric acid kidney stones.
Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that lowers uric acid levels to prevent gout attacks and uric acid kidney stones.
Colchicine is used to treat or prevent acute gout attacks by reducing inflammation or increasing uric acid excretion.
Probenecid is used to treat or prevent acute gout attacks by reducing inflammation or increasing uric acid excretion.
Benzbromarone is used to treat or prevent acute gout attacks by reducing inflammation or increasing uric acid excretion.
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