Gouty Arthritis
Gouty arthritis is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe joint pain, most often in the big toe. It occurs when excess uric acid forms crystals around a joint.
Key points
- Gout is more common in men, particularly as they age.
- An untreated attack usually lasts one to two weeks, and future attacks may last longer without treatment.
- Untreated gout can cause lasting joint damage and, over time, painful lumps called tophi under the skin.
Medicines listed for Gouty Arthritis
The listed products contain etoricoxib, indometacin and allopurinol. Etoricoxib and Indometacin are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that reduce the pain and swelling of an acute gouty attack. Allopurinol lowers uric acid levels in the blood, targeting the underlying cause of gouty arthritis rather than the flare itself. Arcoxia and Zyloprim come as tablets; Indocin comes as a capsule.