Abstract

Colchicine (Colcrys, and others), which has been available in the US for decades for prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares and other indications in oral formulations that contain 0.6 mg of the drug, has now been approved in 0.5-mg tablets as Lodoco (Agepha) to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adults with established atherosclerotic disease or multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

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