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colchicine

/ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn/

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noun

/ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn/C2formalmedical
  • ruЛекарственный алкалоид, получаемый из безвременника осеннего (шафрана), используемый в основном как анальгетик для лечения острых приступов подагры и некоторых воспалительных заболеваний.

A medicinal alkaloid derived from the autumn crocus (saffron plant), primarily used as an analgesic to treat acute gout attacks and certain inflammatory conditions.

uncountable

  1. Gout medicationC1formalmedical

    A medication derived from the autumn crocus plant, used primarily to treat gout and familial Mediterranean fever by reducing inflammation.

    ruЛекарство от подагры

    • The doctor prescribed colchicine to relieve his acute gout attack.
    • Colchicine is often used when NSAIDs are not suitable for the patient.
    • Patients taking colchicine should be monitored for potential side effects.
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