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Does colchicine cause myopathy?
Colchicine-induced myopathy is an autophagic, vacuolar myopathy that occurs as a rare complication of treatment with colchicine (1).
Does colchicine cause muscle loss?
Both colchicine and statin therapy may be associated with myopathy, which usually occurs after several months of therapy. The concomitant use, however, of colchicine and statin has been associated with the rapid onset of muscle weakness.
Can colchicine cause neuropathy?
The most common side effects of colchicine are nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It may also cause, although more rarely, fatal multiple organ failure picture including hematologic, cardiac symptoms, neuropathy and myopathy (1).
How does colchicine cause rhabdomyolysis?
The co-administration of additional drugs to colchicine constitute another risk factor that increases myotoxicity and rhabdomyolysis, either through inhibition of colchicine clearance (erythromycin or cyclosporine) or through their additional myotoxic effect (corticosteroids and statins).
What is neuro myopathy?
Definition: A general term encompassing lower MOTOR NEURON DISEASE; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; and certain MUSCULAR DISEASES. Manifestations include MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FASCICULATION; muscle ATROPHY; SPASM; MYOKYMIA; MUSCLE HYPERTONIA, myalgias, and MUSCLE HYPOTONIA.
What are the long term side effects of colchicine?
Serious side effects of colchicine
- Myelosuppression (decreased bone marrow activity)
- Leukopenia (reduced white blood cells)
- Thrombocytopenia (reduced platelets)
- Granulocytopenia (reduced granulocytes)
- Pancytopenia (reduced red blood cells)
- Aplastic anemia.
- Severe diarrhea.
- Myopathy (disease of muscle tissue)
Can colchicine cause body aches?
Colchicine has been reported to cause neuromuscular toxicity, which may present as muscle pain or weakness [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Can myopathy be reversed?
No, there is not a cure for myopathy itself. However, it can be treated to improve symptoms. If myopathy is related to an illness, like a virus or electrolyte imbalance, the muscle symptoms will improve when the underlying condition resolves. Immunosuppressants can help relieve symptoms of certain types of myopathy.
Can you take colchicine indefinitely?
Colchicine may be used in 2 ways. Most people take small amounts of it regularly for a long time (months or even years) to prevent severe attacks or other problems caused by inflammation.
Can muscle myopathy be reversed?
The chronic inflammatory myopathies can’t be cured in most adults but many of the symptoms can be treated. Options include medication, physical therapy, and rest.
How do you cure myopathy?
Is there a cure for myopathy? No, there is not a cure for myopathy itself. However, it can be treated to improve symptoms. If myopathy is related to an illness, like a virus or electrolyte imbalance, the muscle symptoms will improve when the underlying condition resolves.