1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - This is usually the first type of medication prescribed to help alleviate pain and inflammation. Indomethacin is a well-know NSAID
2. Colchicine - This medicine was created to help prevent future attacks and to help relieve certain gout symptoms. You can take this medication a couple of different ways.
It can be prescribed for longer periods of time with smaller dosages, or for shorter periods of time with larger dosages. This type of medication works best when you are implementing a dietary treatment for gout.
3. Corticosteroids - This medication is usually reserved for those who, for some reason, cannot take NSAIDs or colchicines.
One of these adrenocorticotropic hormones is called Prednisone and is usually given as an injection into the muscle.
4. Allupurinol - This medication prevents gout symptoms by helping the body keep uric acid levels low.
5. Probenecid - Usually referred to as Probalan or Benemid, this type of medication is usually prescribed for chronic gout sufferers. It works by helping the kidneys eliminate more uric acid.
6. Colbenemid - This medication is a combination of Colchicine and Probenecid. Therefore, this drug helps prevent future attacks and also treats the gout directly.
7. Sulfinpyrazone - This medication is best known as Anturane and works by helping your body maintain a healthy uric acid level and preventing a condition known as gouty arthritis.
8. Losartan - This drug also helps lower uric acid levels, but it isn't just used for gout. It is used more for hypertension. It is commonly known as Hyzaar and Cozzar.
9. Analgesics - These are mainly used to help alleviate pain. Pain levels vary from gout patient to patient. These drugs are also used for lower fevers that usually come along with gout attacks.
If you are looking for a treatment for gout, it is best that you examine your dietary habits and talk with your medical practitioner about medication treatments.
By taking control of your lifestyle, diet and medication you can most likely prevent future gout attacks.
