Drug Summary

  Drug name:  colchicine
  Chemical name:  colchicine
  Formula:  C₂₂H₂₅NO₆
  Weight:   399.437
  CAS no:  64-86-8
  DrugBank link:  DB01394
  Description:  A major alkaloid from Colchicum autumnale L. and found also in other Colchicum species. Its primary therapeutic use is in the treatment of gout, but it has been used also in the therapy of familial Mediterranean fever (periodic disease). [PubChem]
  Indication:  For treatment and relief of pain in attacks of acute gouty arthritis.