Other Names: Colchicine Oral. Commonly Prescribed For: Colchicine is generally prescribed for relieving and preventing inflammation and pain due to attacks of gouty arthritis. This medication can also be used for treating swelling of pseudogout. Colchicine is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Colchicine is available in the form of a tablet [...]

Other Names: Aloprim, Zyloprim. Commonly Prescribed For: Allopurinol is normally prescribed for treating gout and uric acid present in the body due to certain cancer medications. This medication can also be used for treating and preventing gout attacks. How to Take it: Allopurinol is available in the form of a tablet to be taken via [...]

Other Names: Allopurinol Commonly Prescribed for: Zyloprim is primarily used as a drug to combat the effects of gout, joint destruction and uric acid stones. Zyloprim is also used in increased levels of uric acid caused by cancer treatment. How to take it: Zyloprim comes in tablet form which should be taken once daily if [...]