What medications are used to treat gout?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Aihua
Introduction
Gout patients can take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to temporarily relieve pain during acute attacks. Commonly used NSAIDs include ibuprofen, fenbid, and etoricoxib. Intravenous ibuprofen may be administered when necessary. Medications that improve bone metabolism, such as Guagua (bone and melon extract) and chondroitin sulfate, may also be used. If symptoms persist, corticosteroid therapy can be considered.
In daily life, many people suffer from gout, which brings discomfort and distress to their lives and work, causing great frustration. They often seek medication to improve their condition. What medicines should be taken for gout?
What Medicines Should Be Taken for Gout?
Patients with gout can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during acute attacks to temporarily relieve pain. Commonly used NSAIDs include ibuprofen, Fenbid, etoricoxib, etc. Intravenous ibuprofen may be administered when necessary. Additionally, medications that improve bone metabolism, such as Guagua (a traditional Chinese medicine) and chondroitin sulfate, may also be used. If symptoms persist, hormone therapy may be considered.
Gout treatment differs between the acute phase and the remission phase. During the acute phase, treatment primarily involves non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, colchicine, sodium bicarbonate, etc., aiming to rapidly control joint inflammation. During gout remission, uric acid-lowering drugs such as benzbromarone or febuxostat are mainly used, with the goal of achieving target uric acid levels. Patients are advised to visit a rheumatology department at a正规 hospital for standardized diagnosis and treatment to achieve faster recovery.
In the early stages, gout mainly manifests as hyperuricemia, and as the disease progresses, gouty arthritis may develop. Clinically, patients often pay close attention to medication for gouty arthritis. During an acute attack of gouty arthritis, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Fenbid, Voltaren, or etoricoxib can be used, along with colchicine or short-term corticosteroid therapy. We hope this answer has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness.
