This brand name is authorized in South Africa
The drug GOUTEZE contains one active pharmaceutical ingredient (API):
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Colchicine
UNII SML2Y3J35T - COLCHICINE
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Colchicine is considered to act against the inflammatory response to urate crystals, by possibly inhibiting the migration of granulocytes into the inflamed area. Other properties of colchicine, such as interaction with the microtubules, could also contribute to the operation. Onset of action is approximately 12 hours after oral administration and is maximal after 1 to 2 days. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| M04AC01 | Colchicine | M Musculo-skeletal system → M04 Antigout preparations → M04A Antigout preparations → M04AC Preparations with no effect on uric acid metabolism |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 51/3.3/0358 |
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