Gout:
Indications for: GLOPERBA
Prophylaxis of gout flares.
Limitations of Use:
Not studied for acute treatment of gout flares during prophylaxis. Not for treating pain from other causes.
Adult Dosage:
0.6mg (5mL) once or twice daily; max 1.2mg/day.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
GLOPERBA Contraindications:
Renal or hepatic impairment with concomitant CYP3A4 and P-gp dual inhibitors (life-threatening toxicity possible). Concurrent renal and hepatic impairment.
GLOPERBA Warnings/Precautions:
Monitor for toxicity; if present, consider temporary interruption or discontinuation. Renal or hepatic impairment. Elderly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
GLOPERBA Classification:
Antiinflammatory.
GLOPERBA Interactions:
See Contraindications. Avoid concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, grapefruit juice, erythromycin, verapamil) and/or P-gp inhibitors (eg, clarithromycin, ketoconazole, cyclosporine); if unavoidable, reduce daily dose or frequency, and monitor for colchicine toxicity. Concomitant statins or fibrates may potentiate myopathy. Concomitant posaconazole: max Gloperba 0.24mg (2mL).
Adverse Reactions:
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; blood dyscrasias, neuromuscular toxicity, rhabdomyolysis, overdosage (may be fatal).
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Oral soln—150mL
