Colchicine

Common brands: Mitigare, Gloperba, Aloprim, Allopurinol, Lasix

Top reporter: Hikma Specialty Usa Inc.

Alkaloid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]
25,613
Total Reports
11,920
Serious Reports
3,192
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (12.46%)

Patient Demographics

Male
13,384
Female
9,960

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Colchicine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DIARRHOEA 2,342
7.1%
2 OFF LABEL USE 2,139
6.5%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,997
6.0%
4 NAUSEA 1,773
5.4%
5 FATIGUE 1,602
4.8%
6 ARTHRALGIA 1,335
4.0%
7 DYSPNOEA 1,332
4.0%
8 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 1,288
3.9%
9 HEADACHE 1,240
3.8%
10 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 1,183
3.6%
11 VOMITING 1,183
3.6%
12 PAIN 1,131
3.4%
13 DRUG INTERACTION 1,101
3.3%
14 GOUT 1,100
3.3%
15 RASH 964
2.9%
16 PYREXIA 888
2.7%
17 RENAL FAILURE 873
2.6%
18 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 851
2.6%
19 ASTHENIA 835
2.5%
20 MALAISE 814
2.5%
21 DIZZINESS 769
2.3%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN 767
2.3%
23 DEATH 731
2.2%
24 PNEUMONIA 730
2.2%
25 DRUG INTOLERANCE 702
2.1%
26 HYPOTENSION 701
2.1%
27 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 688
2.1%
28 COUGH 681
2.1%
29 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 650
2.0%
30 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 649
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.