Colchicine, a tricyclic, lipid-soluble alkaloid, is extracted from plants in the lily family, Colchicum autumnale and Gloriosa superba. Use of Colchicum alkaloid for the treatment of acute gout occurred as early as 1810, and reports of its medicinal value exist from the first century A.D; however, it wasn't isolated in its pure form until 1820. Colchicine is used in the treatment and prevention of acute gout flares to reduce pain and inflammation. The drug is also used for familial Mediterranean fever, a genetic autoinflammatory disease, and to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary revascularization, and cardiovascular death in adult patients with established atherosclerotic disease. Colchicine is a preferred agent to treat acute gout flares. Additionally, low-dose colchicine may be continued as an antiinflammatory to reduce pain during the early phase of management (e.g., 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on clinical signs and symptoms such as tophi) following an acute flare while uric acid lowering treatment (ULT) is initiated; the NSAIDs or corticosteroids are also options according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), and American college of Physician (ACP) guidelines. The ACR and EULAR guidelines recommend patients with gout receive ULT (e.g., allopurinol, febuxostat) prophylactically for management; ULT is essential at preventing the formation and deposition of crystals, thereby dissolving the tophi that create pain and joint inflammation. Care must be used in the prescription of colchicine, regardless of acute or limited long-term use. Use of colchicine carries a significant risk of toxicity, which may be higher in those with significant renal or hepatic impairment. Patients taking P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors concurrently with colchicine are also at risk for toxicity and fatal drug-drug interactions have been reported. Although used for centuries and marketed in the U.S. for decades, colchicine finally attained formal FDA approval in 2009.
General Administration Information
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Hazardous Drugs Classification
-NIOSH 2016 List: Group 3
-NIOSH (Draft) 2020 List: Table 2
-Observe and exercise appropriate precautions for handling, preparation, administration, and disposal of hazardous drugs.
-Use gloves to handle. Cutting, crushing, or otherwise manipulating tablets/capsules will increase exposure and require additional protective equipment. Oral liquid drugs require double chemotherapy gloves and protective gown; may require eye/face protection.
Route-Specific Administration
Oral Administration
-Take with or without food.
Oral Liquid Formulations
Oral solution:
-For accurate dosage, use a calibrated oral syringe, spoon, or dosing cup.
Injectable Administration
-NOTE: This formulation is discontinued in the U.S.
-Parenteral colchicine was for IV administration only. Colchicine should never be injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly due to severe local irritation.
-Visually inspect parenteral products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
-Injectable colchicine has a narrow therapeutic index and potential for serious or fatal toxicity.
Many side effects due to colchicine appear to be a function of dosage. The possibility of increased colchicine toxicity in the presence of hepatic dysfunction should be considered. The appearance of any of the following symptoms may require reduction of dosage or discontinuance of the drug.
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are the most common adverse reactions with colchicine. They are often the first signs of toxicity and may indicate that the colchicine dose needs to be reduced or therapy stopped. These include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. During clinical studies in patients with gout flares, a high-dose regimen (4.8 mg over 6 hours, which is a non-recommended dose) resulted in untoward diarrhea in 77% of patients; whereas, 23% of patients taking a low-dose regimen (1.8 mg over 1 hour) experienced diarrhea. Nausea occurred in 17% and 4% and vomiting in 17% and 0% of patients taking high- and low-dose regimens, respectively. Reports of abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and lactose intolerance during postmarketing use exist.
Hematologic reactions to colchicine include pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis (granulocytopenia), aplastic anemia, and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Myelosuppression is generally a later stage of colchicine toxicity occurring after the development of GI adverse events and concurrent with multi-organ damage. Toxic manifestations associated with colchicine include myelosuppression, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and injury to cells in the renal, hepatic, circulatory, and central nervous system. These toxic manifestations typically occur with excessive accumulation of overdosage. Treatment is supportive as no specific colchicine antidote is known. These reactions may be reversible with discontinuation/interruption of treatment.
Myopathy, myotonia, myalgia, muscle pain, or muscle weakness (myasthenia), and rhabdomyolysis have been reported among patients taking colchicine. This myopathy is characterized by proximal weakness and elevated serum creatine phosphokinase and has been misdiagnosed as polymyositis. Although these reactions have been reported primarily in patients receiving colchicine for several years, caution should be used whenever prescribing colchicine. The incidence of drug-induced muscle damage may be increased by several confounding factors including age, colchicine dose and duration, concomitant drug therapy, renal dysfunction, and concomitant disease states (e.g., cardiac disease). Resolution of symptoms usually occurs 1 week to several months after discontinuation of the drug. Sensory-motor neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, or paresthesias have also been associated with colchicine. Patients with muscle pain or weakness, tingling or numbness in extremities should discontinue colchicine and seek medical evaluation. Myalgia was reported in 21.2% of colchicine-treated subjects for prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to 18.5% in placebo-treated subjects. Numbness has also been reported during postmarketing use of colchicine.
Acute renal impairment has been reported with postmarketing use of colchicine. Serious toxic manifestations associated with colchicine include injury to cells in the renal system. Renal damage with hematuria and oliguria has been reported in patients receiving toxic doses of colchicine. If symptoms of colchicine-induced nephrotoxicity appear, consider the possibility of toxicity and the need for drug discontinuation if necessary.
Colchicine may be toxic to tissues and organs within the therapeutic dosage range. Elevated hepatic enzymes, including increased concentrations of AST and ALT, have occurred in patients during colchicine therapy. Dosage titration or therapy discontinuation may be needed in such patients.
Rarely, severe allergic reactions have been reported with the use of colchicine. Most of these have been reported to occur within several hours after use of the drug that followed prior usage. Maculopapular rash and rash (unspecified) have been reported in patients taking colchicine. A fixed drug eruption consisting of pruritic dark red or purple macules has also been observed. Skin rashes appear to be more common in patients on long term therapy with either renal or hepatic impairment; monitor such patients for cumulative toxicity. Urticaria has been noted as a hypersensitivity reaction. Other dermatologic adverse effects that have occurred include nonthrombocytopenic purpura and alopecia. Alopecia can occur as soon as 2 to 3 weeks after initiating therapy with dose-dependent risk.
For the body as a whole, adverse effects reported during colchicine therapy include fatigue and headache. Both occurred in 1% of patients during clinical trials. Pharyngolaryngeal pain occurred in 3% of patients with gout flares taking 1.8 mg of colchicine over 1 hour, compared to 0% of those receiving placebo.
Azoospermia and oligospermia have been observed during postmarketing surveillance with colchicine. Colchicine has been reported to adversely affect spermatogenesis (spermatogenesis inhibition) in animals. Reversible azoospermia has been reported in one patient. Rare case reports and epidemiology studies suggest that infertility may be reversible.
Colchicine impairs absorption and metabolism of vitamin B12 and may lead to vitamin B12 deficiency. Supplementation may be necessary as well as monitoring in high-risk patients.
Colchicine capsules and oral solution are contraindicated in patients with both hepatic disease and renal disease and are contraindicated in patients with either hepatic or renal impairment who are taking dual inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Colchicine tablets indicated for gout or Familial Mediterranean Fever are contraindicated in patients with either renal or hepatic impairment who are also taking a P-gp and/or CYP3A4 inhibitor. Colchicine tablets (Lodoco) indicated for prevention of cardiovascular and stroke events are contraindicated in renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 15 mL/minute) and severe hepatic impairment. Avoid use of colchicine tablets (Lodoco) in persons with moderate renal impairment receiving moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors or with any degree of hepatic impairment and receiving strong P-gp inhibitors or strong or moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Guidelines recommend to avoid use of colchicine for the treatment of pericardial diseases in severe hepatobiliary dysfunction and in patients with hepatic disease. Elevated colchicine concentrations and related toxicities, including fatalities, have been reported after the administration of therapeutic doses in such patients. Dosage adjustments are needed in patients with normal renal and hepatic function taking interacting medications; prescribers are advised to carefully review drug-drug interactions and the potential need for colchicine dosage adjustment. Dosage adjustments are also recommended for patients who have either renal or hepatic impairment alone. Colchicine is eliminated through biliary pathways; consider alternative therapies in patients with extrahepatic biliary obstruction. Colchicine is not removed by dialysis; patients with renal failure receiving dialysis require a dosage reduction secondary to their impaired renal function. Monitor persons with any degree of renal and hepatic impairment for adverse effects of colchicine.
Colchicine-induced neuromuscular toxicity, rhabdomyolysis, and myopathy have been reported, especially in combination with other drugs known to cause this effect (e.g., statins, fibrates, cyclosporine). Patients with impaired renal function and elderly patients, even those with normal renal and hepatic function, are at increased risk. Colchicine-induced neuromuscular toxicity generally resolves within 1 week to several months following discontinuation of therapy. Colchicine toxicity and overdosage can result in life-threatening adverse events. The incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) adverse events to colchicine are dose-related across all patient populations; consider the development of severe GI symptoms dose-limiting, as these may precede more systemic toxicity. If neuromuscular toxicity occurs, discontinue colchicine, investigate other causes, and treat appropriately.
Colchicine tablets indicated for prevention of cardiovascular and stroke events are contraindicated in persons with pre-existing blood dyscrasias or bone marrow suppression. Other formulations of colchicine should be used cautiously in patients with preexisting bone marrow suppression. Prolonged administration of colchicine has been associated with bone marrow depression. Myelosuppression, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, and aplastic anemia have been reported with colchicine used within therapeutic doses. These adverse reactions have been generally reversible upon interrupting treatment or lowering the dose of colchicine.
Colchicine should be used cautiously in geriatric or debilitated patients because of susceptibility to colchicine toxicity. The risk of neuromuscular toxicity and rhabdomyolysis is increased in geriatric patients, even in those with normal renal or hepatic function. The total number of subjects included in one of the clinical trials evaluating colchicine for prevention of cardiovascular disease was approximately 56%. Differences in safety and effectiveness were not observed between geriatric and younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience with colchicine has not identified differences in responses between geriatric and younger subjects; however, geriatric persons may have greater sensitivity to colchicine. Colchicine is known to be excreted by the kidney; therefore, renal function monitoring is recommended as geriatric persons are more likely to have decreased renal function. According to the Beers Criteria, the dose of colchicine should be reduced in geriatric patients with a creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/minute due to the potential for gastrointestinal, neuromuscular, or bone marrow toxicity; monitor treated patients closely for adverse effects.
Colchicine may pose a reproductive risk in males. Azoospermia and oligospermia have been observed during postmarketing surveillance with colchicine. Rare case reports and epidemiology studies suggest that infertility may be reversible.
Colchicine is known to cross the human placenta, and use during pregnancy for the treatment of gout flare or other conditions is not well documented. There have been no adequate and well-controlled studies of colchicine in pregnant women. While not studied in the treatment of gout flares, data from published observational studies, case series, and case reports over several decades do not suggest an increased risk of miscarriage or major teratogenic effects among pregnant women using colchicine to treat rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Behcet's disease, or familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)). Colchicine can arrest cell division in animals and plants. Published animal reproduction and development studies with colchicine demonstrated embryofetal toxicity, teratogenicity, and altered postnatal development at exposures within or above the clinical therapeutic range. Colchicine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the fetus. The effect of colchicine on labor and delivery is unknown.
Caution is needed if colchicine is administered to a breast-feeding woman. Colchicine is excreted into human milk. Adverse events in breastfed infants have not been reported in the published literature after administration of colchicine during breast-feeding. Limited information suggests that infants who are exclusively breastfed will receive less than 10% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose. There are no data on the effects of colchicine on milk production. A systematic review of literature reported no adverse effects in 149 breastfed children and advised to reconsider breast-feeding if the infant has diarrhea. In a prospective observational cohort study, no gastrointestinal or other symptoms were reported in 38 colchicine-exposed breastfed infants. The developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for colchicine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from colchicine or from the underlying maternal condition. If colchicine is used during lactation, the breastfed infant should be monitored closely for colchicine-related adverse effects.
Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in pediatric patients less than 16 years of age in the treatment or prevention of gout. Colchicine is approved for use in children 4 years and older for the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF). Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in children less than 4 years of age, infants or neonates.
Colchicine has a potential for overdose or poisoning. Fatal overdoses and poisonings, both intentional or by accidental exposure, have been reported in adults and children who have ingested colchicine. Keep colchicine out of the reach of children. Of note, forced diuresis, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, or charcoal hemoperfusion have not been established as beneficial for an overdose of colchicine.
For the treatment of acute gout or gouty arthritis flare:
Oral dosage (tablets):
Adults: 1.2 mg PO as a single dose at the first sign of gout flare, followed by 0.6 mg PO as a single dose 1 hour later. Max: 1.8 mg PO over a 1-hour period. For persons receiving colchicine prophylaxis, wait 12 hours to resume prophylaxis dose. Treatment dose to be repeated no earlier than 3 days. Higher doses have not been found to be more effective. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.
For gout prophylaxis:
Oral dosage (tablets):
Adults: 0.6 mg PO once or twice daily. Max: 1.2 mg/day. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After an acute gout flare, prophylactic anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended for at least 8 weeks and up to 6 months while uric acid lowering therapy is initiated.
Adolescents 17 years: 0.6 mg PO once or twice daily. Max: 1.2 mg/day. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After an acute gout flare, prophylactic anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended for at least 8 weeks and up to 6 months while uric acid lowering therapy is initiated.
Oral dosage (capsules or solution):
Adults: 0.6 mg PO once or twice daily. Max: 1.2 mg/day. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions. After an acute gout flare, prophylactic anti-inflammatory treatment is recommended for at least 8 weeks and up to 6 months while uric acid lowering therapy is initiated.
For the treatment of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF):
Oral dosage (tablets):
Adults: 1.2 mg to 2.4 mg PO daily in 1 to 2 divided doses. May increase as needed to control disease and as tolerated in increments of 0.3 mg/day to a maximum recommended daily dose. If intolerable side effects develop, decrease the dose in increments of 0.3 mg/day. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions..
Adolescents: 1.2 mg to 2.4 mg PO daily, in 1 to 2 divided doses. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.
Children 4 to 12 years: Dose is based on age as follows: CHILDREN 4 to 6 years: 0.3 mg to 1.8 mg daily, in 1 to 2 divided doses. CHILDREN 6 to 12 years: 0.9 mg to 1.8 mg daily, in 1 to 2 divided doses. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.
For myocardial infarction prophylaxis, stroke prophylaxis, reduction of coronary revascularization, and reduction of cardiovascular mortality in persons with atherosclerotic disease or multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease:
Oral dosage (Lodoco):
Adults: 0.5 mg PO once daily.
For the management of pseudogout*:
-for the treatment of pseudogout*:
Oral dosage (tablets):
Adults: 0.6 mg orally 3 to 4 times daily; however, reported efficacy is inconsistent in medical literature. In clinical practice, joint aspiration, intra-articular and/or oral glucocorticoids, and oral NSAIDs have been used alone or in combination. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.
-for prevention of pseudogout*:
Oral dosage (tablets):
Adults: 0.6 mg PO twice daily. Coadministration of certain drugs may need to be avoided or dosage adjustments may be necessary; review drug interactions.
For the treatment of acute or recurrent pericarditis*:
-for the treatment of acute pericarditis*:
Oral dosage:
Adults older than 70 years weighing 70 kg or more: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO twice daily for 3 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO once daily in the last weeks.
Adults older than 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO once daily for 3 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO every other day in the last weeks.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing 70 kg or more: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO twice daily for 3 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily in the last weeks.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily for 3 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO every other day in the last weeks.
-for the treatment of recurrent pericarditis*:
Oral dosage:
Adults older than 70 years weighing 70 kg or more: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO twice daily for at least 6 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO once daily in the last weeks.
Adults older than 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO once daily for at least 6 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO every other day in the last weeks.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing 70 kg or more: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO twice daily for at least 6 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily in the last weeks.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily for at least 6 months in combination with aspirin/NSAID. Tapering colchicine to discontinue is not mandatory; may decrease dose to 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO every other day in the last weeks.
Children and Adolescents 6 to 17 years: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO 2 to 3 times daily for at least 6 months in combination with an NSAID.
Children 1 to 5 years: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily for at least 6 months in combination with an NSAID.
For post-pericardiotomy syndrome prophylaxis*:
Oral dosage:
Adults older than 70 years and weighing 70 kg or more: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO twice daily for 1 month after cardiac surgery. Colchicine is not recommended for the perioperative prevention of postoperative effusions in the absence of systemic inflammation.
Adults older than 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.25 or 0.3 mg PO once daily for 1 month after cardiac surgery. Colchicine is not recommended for the perioperative prevention of postoperative effusions in the absence of systemic inflammation.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing 70 kg or more: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO twice daily for 1 month after cardiac surgery. Colchicine is not recommended for the perioperative prevention of postoperative effusions in the absence of systemic inflammation.
Adults 18 to 70 years weighing less than 70 kg: 0.5 or 0.6 mg PO once daily for 1 month after cardiac surgery. Colchicine is not recommended for the perioperative prevention of postoperative effusions in the absence of systemic inflammation.
For the treatment of chronic stable angina*:
Oral dosage:
Adults: 0.5 mg PO once daily. Optimal duration is not defined.
Maximum Dosage Limits:
Maximum dosages are dependent on indication for use. Do not exceed the maximum dose recommended for the indication for use.
-Adults
1.8 mg PO per acute gout flare course (tablets); 1.2 mg/day PO for gout prophylaxis (tablets, capsules, oral solution); 2.4 mg/day PO for familial Mediterranean fever (tablets); 0.5 mg/day PO for prevention of cardiovascular and stroke events (Lodoco).
-Geriatric
1.8 mg PO per acute gout flare course (tablets); 1.2 mg/day PO for gout prophylaxis (tablets, capsules, oral solution); 2.4 mg/day PO for familial Mediterranean fever (tablets); 0.5 mg/day PO for prevention of cardiovascular and stroke events (Lodoco).
-Adolescents
2.4 mg/day PO for familial Mediterranean fever (tablets). Rare off-label use for gout prophylaxis has been described, do not exceed 1.2 mg/day PO.
-Children
4 to 12 years: 1.8 mg/day PO for familial Mediterranean fever (tablets).
4 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
-Infants
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
-Neonates
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Patients with Hepatic Impairment Dosing
Colchicine capsules (e.g., Mitigare) and oral solution (e.g., Gloperba)
-Use is contraindicated in persons with hepatic impairment receiving a combined P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor/CYP3A4 inhibitor.
-Additionally, avoid colchicine capsules or oral solution in persons with both hepatic and renal impairment.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)
-Use is contraindicated in persons with hepatic impairment receiving a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor or a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Lodoco)
-Avoid use in persons with any degree of hepatic impairment and receiving strong P-gp inhibitors or strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Gout prophylaxis (colchicine capsules, tablets (e.g., Colcrys), and oral solution):
-Mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe hepatic impairment: Consider dose reduction or alternative therapy for prevention of gout flares; no quantitative recommendations are available. Monitor closely for adverse effects.
Gout treatment (colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)):
-Mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe hepatic impairment: Dose as usual for one course; repeat treatment course no more than once every 2 weeks. Consider alternative therapy for persons requiring repeated courses for the treatment of gout flares. Use is not recommended for treatment of gout flares in individuals with hepatic impairment who are already receiving colchicine for prophylaxis.
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) treatment (colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys):
-Mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe hepatic impairment: Consider dose reduction; no quantitative recommendations are available. Monitor closely for adverse effects.
Cardiovascular risk reduction, including myocardial infarction and stroke prophylaxis, in atherosclerotic disease (colchicine tablets (e.g., Lodoco)):
-Mild to moderate hepatic impairment: Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe hepatic impairment: Use is contraindicated.
Patients with Renal Impairment Dosing
Colchicine capsules (e.g., Mitigare) and oral solution (e.g., Gloperba)
-Use is contraindicated in persons with renal impairment receiving a combined P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor/CYP3A4 inhibitor.
-Additionally, avoid colchicine capsules or oral solution in persons with both hepatic and renal impairment.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)
-Use is contraindicated in persons with renal impairment receiving a P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor or a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Lodoco)
-Avoid use in persons with moderate renal impairment receiving moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors.
Gout prophylaxis (colchicine capsules, tablets (e.g., Colcrys), and oral solution):
-Mild to moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to 80 mL/minute): Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe renal impairment (CrCl less than 30 mL/minute):
--Capsules and oral solution: Consider dose reduction or alternative therapy for prevention of gout flares; no quantitative recommendations are available. Monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Tablets (e.g., Colcrys): 0.3 mg PO daily; any increase in dose requires close monitoring for adverse effects.
Gout treatment (colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)):
-Mild to moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to 80 mL/minute): Dose adjustment not required; monitor closely for adverse effects. Use is not recommended for treatment of gout flares in individuals with renal impairment who are already receiving colchicine for prophylaxis.
-Severe renal impairment (CrCl less than 30 mL/minute): Dose as usual for one course; repeat treatment course no more than once every 2 weeks. Consider alternative therapy for persons requiring repeated courses for the treatment of gout flares. Use is not recommended for treatment of gout flares in individuals with renal impairment who are already receiving colchicine for prophylaxis.
Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) treatment (colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys):
-Mild to moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to 80 mL/minute): Dose reduction may be necessary; no quantitative recommendations are available. Monitor closely for adverse effects.
-Severe renal impairment (CrCl less than 30 mL/minute): 0.3 mg PO daily; any increase in dose requires close monitoring for adverse effects.
Cardiovascular risk reduction, including myocardial infarction and stroke prophylaxis, in atherosclerotic disease (colchicine tablets (e.g., Lodoco)):
-Mild renal impairment: Specific guidelines for dosage adjustment not available; colchicine exposure similar for normal renal function and mild renal impairment.
-Moderate or severe renal impairment: Specific guidelines for dosage adjustment not available; compared to exposure in normal renal function, colchicine exposure doubled in moderate or severe renal impairment.
-Renal failure (CrCl less than 15 mL/minute): Use is contraindicated.
Treatment of pericardial diseases:
-CrCl 35 to 49 mL/minute: 0.5 mg or 0.6 mg PO once daily.
-CrCl 10 to 34 mL/minute: 0.5 mg or 0.6 mg PO every 2 to 3 days.
-CrCl less than 10 mL/minute: Avoid chronic use.
Intermittent hemodialysis
Colchicine is not effectively removed by dialysis. Closely monitor individuals undergoing dialysis and receiving colchicine.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)
-Prevention of gout flares: 0.3 mg PO twice weekly with close monitoring.
-Treatment of gout flares: 0.6 mg PO for 1 dose, do not repeat dosage course within 2 weeks and do not increase dose; not recommended in patients already receiving colchicine for prophylaxis.
-Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF): initiate therapy at 0.3 mg PO daily; increase dosage only with adequate monitoring for adverse effects.
Peritoneal dialysis
Colchicine is not effectively removed by dialysis. Closely monitor individuals undergoing dialysis and receiving colchicine.
Colchicine tablets (e.g., Colcrys)
-Prevention of gout flares: 0.3 mg PO twice weekly with close monitoring.
-Treatment of gout flares: 0.6 mg PO for 1 dose, do not repeat dosage course within 2 weeks and do not increase dose; not recommended in patients already receiving colchicine for prophylaxis.
-Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF): initiate therapy at 0.3 mg PO daily; increase dosage only with adequate monitoring for adverse effects.
*non-FDA-approved indication
Abrocitinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and abrocitinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and abrocitinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Adagrasib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and adagrasib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and adagrasib is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Amiodarone: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and amiodarone due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and amiodarone is a P-gp inhibitor.
Amlodipine; Atorvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin; Omeprazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and clarithromycin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and clarithromycin is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.8-fold.
Aprepitant, Fosaprepitant: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and aprepitant/fosaprepitant due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and aprepitant/fosaprepitant is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Asciminib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and asciminib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and asciminib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Atazanavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and atazanavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and atazanavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor..
Atazanavir; Cobicistat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and atazanavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and atazanavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Atorvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Azithromycin: (Moderate) Monitor for colchicine toxicity during concomitant azithromycin use. Concurrent use resulted in an increase in colchicine Cmax of 21.6% and an increase in the AUC of 57.1%.
Berotralstat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and berotralstat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and berotralstat is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Bortezomib: (Minor) Monitor patients for the development of peripheral neuropathy when receiving bortezomib in combination with other drugs that can cause peripheral neuropathy like colchicine; the risk of peripheral neuropathy may be additive.
Brigatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and brigatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and brigatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Cabozantinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cabozantinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and cabozantinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Cannabidiol: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cannabidiol due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and cannabidiol is a P-gp inhibitor.
Capmatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and capmatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and capmatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Carvedilol: (Minor) Monitor for colchicine-related adverse effects during concomitant use of carvedilol. Although carvedilol is a P-gp inhibitor, drug interaction studies have shown no significant changes in colchicine systemic exposure with coadministration. Colchicine can be administered with carvedilol without a dose adjustment.
Ceritinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ceritinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and ceritinib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Chloramphenicol: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and chloramphenicol due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and chloramphenicol is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Ciprofloxacin: (Minor) Monitor for colchicine-related adverse effects during concomitant use of ciprofloxacin. Although ciprofloxacin is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, drug interaction studies have shown no significant changes in colchicine systemic exposure with coadministration. Colchicine can be administered with ciprofloxacin without a dose adjustment.
Clarithromycin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and clarithromycin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and clarithromycin is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.8-fold.
Cobicistat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Conivaptan: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and conivaptan due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and conivaptan is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2- to 3.6-fold.
Crizotinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and crizotinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and crizotinib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Cyclosporine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cyclosporine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cyclosporine is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.6-fold.
Daclatasvir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and daclatasvir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and daclatasvir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Danazol: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and danazol due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and danazol is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Daridorexant: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and daridorexant due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and daridorexant is a P-gp inhibitor.
Darunavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and darunavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Darunavir; Cobicistat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and darunavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Darunavir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir alafenamide: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and darunavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and darunavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Delavirdine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and delavirdine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and delavirdine is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Desogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Dextromethorphan; Quinidine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and quinidine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and quinidine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Dienogest; Estradiol valerate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Digoxin: (Major) According to the manufacturer of Colcrys, both digoxin and colchicine are substrates of P-glycoprotein (Pgp) and rhabdomyolysis has been reported in patients on concurrent therapy. If such agents are co-administered, advise patients to report signs and symptoms of myotoxicity including muscle tenderness, pain, or weakness; monitoring creatine phosphokinase may not predict the development of severe myopathy.
Diltiazem: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and diltiazem due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and diltiazem is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.9-fold.
Dronedarone: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and dronedarone due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and dronedarone is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2- to 3.6-fold.
Drospirenone: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Drospirenone; Estetrol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Drospirenone; Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Drospirenone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Levomefolate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Duvelisib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and duvelisib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and duvelisib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Elacestrant: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and elacestrant due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and elacestrant is a P-gp inhibitor.
Elagolix: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and elagolix due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and elagolix is a P-gp inhibitor.
Elagolix; Estradiol; Norethindrone acetate: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and elagolix due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and elagolix is a P-gp inhibitor. (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Elexacaftor; tezacaftor; ivacaftor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ivacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ivacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Eliglustat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and eliglustat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and eliglustat is a P-gp inhibitor.
Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Alafenamide: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Elvitegravir; Cobicistat; Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and cobicistat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and cobicistat is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Enasidenib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and enasidenib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and enasidenib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Erdafitinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and erdafitinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and erdafitinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Erythromycin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and erythromycin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and erythromycin is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2- to 3.6-fold.
Estradiol; Levonorgestrel: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Estradiol; Norethindrone: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Estradiol; Norgestimate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Ethinyl Estradiol; Norelgestromin: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Ethinyl Estradiol; Norethindrone Acetate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestrel: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Ethynodiol Diacetate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Etonogestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Etravirine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and etravirine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and etravirine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Ezetimibe; Simvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Fedratinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and fedratinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and fedratinib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Fenofibrate: (Moderate) Monitor for myopathy during concomitant colchicine and fibric acid derivative use. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with fibric acid derivatives coadministered with colchicine.
Fenofibric Acid: (Moderate) Monitor for myopathy during concomitant colchicine and fibric acid derivative use. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with fibric acid derivatives coadministered with colchicine.
Fibric acid derivatives: (Moderate) Monitor for myopathy during concomitant colchicine and fibric acid derivative use. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with fibric acid derivatives coadministered with colchicine.
Flibanserin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and flibanserin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and flibanserin is a P-gp inhibitor.
Fluconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and fluconazole due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and fluconazole is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4-fold.
Fluvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Fluvoxamine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and fluvoxamine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and fluvoxamine is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Fosamprenavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and fosamprenavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and fosamprenavir is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Fostamatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and fostamatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and fostamatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Futibatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and futibatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and futibatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Gemfibrozil: (Moderate) Monitor for myopathy during concomitant colchicine and fibric acid derivative use. Cases of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis, have been reported with fibric acid derivatives coadministered with colchicine.
Gilteritinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and gilteritinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and gilteritinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Glecaprevir; Pibrentasvir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and glecaprevir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and glecaprevir is a P-gp inhibitor. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and pibrentasvir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and pibrentasvir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Grapefruit juice: (Major) Due to the risk for serious colchicine toxicity including multi-organ failure and death, patients should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking colchicine. Coadministration is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment because colchicine accumulation may be greater in these populations. Grapefruit juice can inhibit colchicine's metabolism via P-glycoprotein (P-gp) and CYP3A4, resulting in increased colchicine exposure. If coadministration in patients with normal renal and hepatic function cannot be avoided, adjust the dose of colchicine by either reducing the daily dose or the dosage frequency, and carefully monitor for colchicine toxicity. Specific dosage adjustment recommendations are available for the Colcrys product for patients who have taken grapefruit juice in the past 14 days or require concurrent use: administer half of the original intended Colcrys dosage for prophylaxis of gout flares; 1.2 mg as a single dose for treatment of gout flares and do not repeat for at least 3 days; and do not exceed a maximum daily dose of 1.2 mg/day for familial Mediterranean fever.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Ibrutinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ibrutinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ibrutinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Idelalisib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and idelalisib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Imatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and imatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and imatinib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Indinavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and indinavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and indinavir is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Isavuconazonium: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and isavuconazonium due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and isavuconazonium is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2- to 3.6-fold.
Istradefylline: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and istradefylline due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and istradefylline is a P-gp inhibitor.
Itraconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and itraconazole due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and itraconazole is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Ivacaftor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ivacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ivacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Ketoconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ketoconazole due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and ketoconazole is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.1-fold.
Lansoprazole; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and clarithromycin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and clarithromycin is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.8-fold.
Lapatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lapatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and lapatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Lasmiditan: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lasmiditan due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and lasmiditan is a P-gp inhibitor.
Ledipasvir; Sofosbuvir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ledipasvir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ledipasvir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Lefamulin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and oral lefamulin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and oral lefamulin is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Lenacapavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lenacapavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and lenacapavir is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2- to 3.6-fold.
Letermovir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and letermovir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. In patients who are also receiving treatment with cyclosporine, this combination is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment or if being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. Additionally, dosage recommendations vary based on whether letermovir is used alone or with cyclosporine. For gout prophylaxis when used without cyclosporine, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For gout prophylaxis when used with cyclosporine, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For gout treatment when used without cyclosporine, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For gout treatment when used with cyclosporine, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg if used without cyclosporine and 0.6 mg if used with cyclosporine. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and letermovir is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor; combination letermovir plus cyclosporine is a strong CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Leuprolide; Norethindrone: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Levoketoconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ketoconazole due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and ketoconazole is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.1-fold.
Levonorgestrel: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Bisglycinate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Levonorgestrel; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous Fumarate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Lomitapide: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lomitapide due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and lomitapide is a P-gp inhibitor.
Lonafarnib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lonafarnib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and lonafarnib is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Lopinavir; Ritonavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ritonavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and ritonavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 4-fold.
Lovastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ivacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ivacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lumacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and lumacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Lumacaftor; Ivacaftor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and lumacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and lumacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Maribavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and maribavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and maribavir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Mefloquine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and mefloquine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and mefloquine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Mifepristone: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and mifepristone due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and mifepristone is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Mitapivat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and mitapivat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and mitapivat is a P-gp inhibitor.
Nefazodone: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and nefazodone due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and nefazodone is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Nelfinavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and nelfinavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and nelfinavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Neratinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and neratinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and neratinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Netupitant, Fosnetupitant; Palonosetron: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and netupitant due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and netupitant is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Nilotinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and nilotinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and nilotinib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Nirmatrelvir; Ritonavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ritonavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and ritonavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 4-fold. (Major) Concomitant use of ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir and colchicine is contraindicated in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment. Consider temporary discontinuation of colchicine during treatment with ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir and for at least 2 to 3 days after treatment completion; if not feasible, consider alternative COVID-19 therapy. Coadministration may increase colchicine exposure resulting in increased toxicity. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and nirmatrelvir is a CYP3A inhibitor.
Nirogacestat: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and nirogacestat due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and nirogacestat is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Norethindrone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Norethindrone: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Norethindrone; Ethinyl Estradiol; Ferrous fumarate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Norgestimate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Norgestrel: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Oral Contraceptives: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Osimertinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and osimertinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and osimertinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Pacritinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and pacritinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and pacritinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Pirtobrutinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and pirtobrutinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and pirtobrutinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Pitavastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Posaconazole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and posaconazole due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and posaconazole is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3-fold.
Pravastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Pretomanid: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and pretomanid due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and pretomanid is a P-gp inhibitor.
Propafenone: (Minor) Monitor for colchicine-related adverse effects during concomitant use of propafenone. Although propafenone is a P-gp inhibitor, drug interaction studies have shown no significant changes in colchicine systemic exposure with coadministration. Colchicine can be administered with propafenone without a dose adjustment.
Quinidine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and quinidine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and quinidine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Quinine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and quinine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and quinine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Ranolazine: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ranolazine due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ranolazine is a P-gp inhibitor.
Relugolix; Estradiol; Norethindrone acetate: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Ribociclib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ribociclib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and ribociclib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Ribociclib; Letrozole: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ribociclib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg followed by 0.3 mg. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and ribociclib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor.
Ritlecitinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ritlecitinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and ritlecitinib is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Ritonavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ritonavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and ritonavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 4-fold.
Rolapitant: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and rolapitant due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and rolapitant is a P-gp inhibitor.
Rosuvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Rosuvastatin; Ezetimibe: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Saquinavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and saquinavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and saquinavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Sarecycline: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and sarecycline due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and sarecycline is a P-gp inhibitor.
Segesterone Acetate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Concomitant use of colchicine and oral contraceptives may increase the risk of adverse effects such as diarrhea, nausea, upper abdominal pain, and cold sweats. Concomitant use studies have demonstrated that hormone concentrations are unlikely to be affected.
Selpercatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and selpercatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and selpercatinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Simvastatin: (Moderate) Concomitant use of colchicine and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) may increase the risk for myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. If concomitant use is necessary, monitor for signs and symptoms of muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially following therapy initiation and upward dose titration. The use of low dose colchicine may further reduce the risk for myopathy.
Sodium Phenylbutyrate; Taurursodiol: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and taurursodiol due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and taurursodiol is a P-gp inhibitor.
Sofosbuvir; Velpatasvir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and velpatasvir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and velpatasvir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Sofosbuvir; Velpatasvir; Voxilaprevir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and velpatasvir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and velpatasvir is a P-gp inhibitor. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and voxilaprevir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and voxilaprevir is a P-gp inhibitor.
Sorafenib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and sorafenib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and sorafenib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Sotorasib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and sotorasib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and sotorasib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Sparsentan: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and sparsentan due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and sparsentan is a P-gp inhibitor.
Stiripentol: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and stiripentol due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and stiripentol is a P-gp inhibitor.
Tacrolimus: (Minor) Monitor for colchicine-related adverse effects during concomitant use of tacrolimus. Concomitant use may increase colchicine exposure.
Temsirolimus: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and temsirolimus due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and temsirolimus is a P-gp inhibitor.
Tepotinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and tepotinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and tepotinib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Tezacaftor; Ivacaftor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ivacaftor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ivacaftor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Ticagrelor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and ticagrelor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and ticagrelor is a P-gp inhibitor.
Tipranavir: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and tipranavir due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and tipranavir is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Trandolapril; Verapamil: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and verapamil due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and verapamil is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2-fold.
Tucatinib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and tucatinib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and tucatinib is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use with other dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitors has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3- to 4-fold.
Vemurafenib: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and vemurafenib due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and vemurafenib is a P-gp inhibitor.
Venetoclax: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and venetoclax due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and venetoclax is a P-gp inhibitor.
Verapamil: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and verapamil due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and verapamil is a dual moderate CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 2-fold.
Voclosporin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and voclosporin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and voclosporin is a P-gp inhibitor.
Vonoprazan; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and clarithromycin due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A and P-gp substrate and clarithromycin is a dual strong CYP3A and P-gp inhibitor. Concomitant use has been observed to increase colchicine overall exposure by 3.8-fold.
Voriconazole: (Minor) Monitor for colchicine-related adverse effects during concomitant use of voriconazole. Although voriconazole is a strong CYP3A inhibitor, drug interaction studies have shown no significant changes in colchicine systemic exposure with coadministration. Colchicine can be administered with voriconazole without a dose adjustment.
Voxelotor: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and voxelotor due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. If concomitant use is necessary, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce a dose of 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg twice daily or 0.6 mg once daily; reduce a dose of 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once daily. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 1.2 mg. Colchicine is a CYP3A substrate and voxelotor is a moderate CYP3A inhibitor. Concomitant use with other moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased colchicine overall exposure by 1.4- to 1.9-fold.
Zonisamide: (Major) Avoid concomitant use of colchicine and zonisamide due to the risk for increased colchicine exposure which may increase the risk for adverse effects. Concomitant use is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Additionally, this combination is contraindicated if colchicine is being used for cardiovascular risk reduction. If concomitant use is necessary outside of these scenarios, consider a colchicine dosage reduction. Specific dosage reduction recommendations are available for colchicine tablets for some indications; it is unclear if these dosage recommendations are appropriate for other products or indications. For colchicine tablets being used for gout prophylaxis, reduce the dose from 0.6 mg twice daily to 0.3 mg once daily or from 0.6 mg once daily to 0.3 mg once every other day. For colchicine tablets being used for gout treatment, reduce the dose from 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg to 0.6 mg without an additional dose. For colchicine tablets being used for Familial Mediterranean Fever, the maximum daily dose is 0.6 mg. Colchicine is a P-gp substrate and zonisamide is a P-gp inhibitor.
Colchicine downregulates multiple pro-inflammatory pathways and increases levels of antiinflammatory mediators associated with gouty arthritis. Colchicine prevents microtubule assembly and thereby disrupts inflammasome activation, microtubule-based inflammatory cell chemotaxis, generation of leukotrienes and cytokines, and phagocytosis. Although it is highly effective in treating acute gouty arthritis, it is not effective for other types of pain. It is not an analgesic and does not affect uric acid clearance. The actions of colchicine consequently prevent the activation, degranulation, and migration of neutrophils, thereby interfering with the inflammatory response to urate crystal deposition. Although colchicine does not inhibit phagocytosis of uric acid crystals, it does appear to prevent the release of an inflammatory glycoprotein from phagocytes.
The mechanism by which colchicine exerts its beneficial effect in patients with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) or in the prevention of major cardiovascular events has not been fully elucidated; however, evidence suggests that colchicine may interfere with the intracellular assembly of the inflammasome complex present in neutrophils and monocytes that mediates activation of interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta). Colchicine also prevents activation, degranulation, and migration of neutrophils through inhibition of beta-tubulin polymerization into microtubules, which disrupts cytoskeletal functions. These anti-inflammatory effects are consistent with clinical data demonstrating that colchicine reduces high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP).
Toxic effects of colchicine are related to its antimitotic activity within proliferating tissues such as the skin, hair, and bone marrow. As a result, acute overdoses of colchicine are extremely serious and can be fatal. In man and certain other animals, colchicine can produce a temporary leukopenia that is followed by leukocytosis. Colchicine has other pharmacologic actions in animals: It alters neuromuscular function, intensifies gastrointestinal activity by neurogenic stimulation, increases sensitivity to central depressants, heightens response to sympathomimetic compounds, depresses the respiratory center, constricts blood vessels, causes hypertension by central vasomotor stimulation, and lowers body temperature.
Colchicine is administered orally. Enterohepatic recirculation occurs to a large extent and plasma protein binding is low (39% to 44%). Colchicine has a large volume of distribution due to wide distribution into tissues, such as those of the kidney, liver and spleen, and cells (primarily leukocytes). Reported volumes of distribution are 5 to 8 L/kg, 1300 L, and 1420 L for colchicine tablets (Colcrys) and capsules, tablets (Lodoco), and oral solution, respectively. Due to accumulation within the leukocytes, colchicine levels in leukocytes may be up to 16 times greater than the peak plasma concentration. Time to peak leukocyte concentrations is 48 hours, which corresponds to the time to maximum anti-inflammatory effects of 24 to 48 hours. It is primarily metabolized in the liver via the CYP3A4 isoenzymes and both CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) are involved in its absorption from the liver and small intestines. Colchicine is eliminated unchanged in urine; biliary excretion and enterohepatic recirculation are also believed to contribute to colchicine elimination. The elimination half-life ranges from 1.7 to 31.9 hours in patients with normal renal function. The elimination half-life within leukocytes is 16 hours; thus, the anti-inflammatory effects of colchicine many persist for days following therapy discontinuation.
Affected cytochrome P450 (CYP450) isoenzymes and drug transporters: CYP3A4, P-glycoprotein (P-gp)
Colchicine is metabolized by the liver and is dependent on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transport and CYP3A4 isoenzymes. Medications which inhibit CYP3A4 or P-gp are known to increase colchicine concentrations and increase the risk for toxicity.
-Route-Specific Pharmacokinetics
Oral Route
Colchicine is rapidly absorbed, with peak serum concentrations occurring 0.5 to 3 hours after administration in healthy adults under a fasted state; administration with or following food clinically significant effect on colchicine pharmacokinetics. The mean absolute bioavailability of oral colchicine is 45%. During an acute gout attack, pain relief may occur within 12 to 24 hours. Peak anti-inflammatory effect occurs within 24 to 48 hours.
Colchicine capsules (Mitigare)
Following administration of a single 0.6 mg oral dose to healthy adults, the mean peak serum concentration (Cmax) was 3 nanograms/mL and time to peak concentration (Tmax) was 1.3 hours (range: 0.7 to 2.5 hours).
Colchicine tablets (Colcrys)
After administration of a single 0.6 mg oral dose to fasting, healthy adults, the mean Cmax was 2.5 nanograms/L and Tmax was 1.5 hours (range: 1 to 3 hours). Following 0.6 mg twice daily for 10 days, the Cmax was 3.6 nanograms/mL and the mean Tmax was 1.3 hours (0.5 to 3 hours). Intestinal absorption or biliary recirculation may result in a second serum concentration peak occurring 3 to 36 hours after administration and the peak may range from 39% to 155% of the height of the initial peak. Administration with food has no effect on the rate of colchicine absorption, but does decrease the extent of absorption by 15%; this reduction is not clinically significant.
Colchicine tablets (Lodoco)
A mean Cmax of 2.1 nanograms/mL is reached approximately 1 hour (range: 0.5 to 2.3 hours) after administration of a single 0.5 mg dose under fasting conditions. When a single 0.5 mg dose is administered with or following a high-fat, high-calorie meal, the mean Cmax is 1.8 nanograms/mL and mean Tmax is 1.7 hours (range: 0.7 to 3.5 hours). The slight differences in rate and extent of colchicine absorption when administered fasting or with food are not clinically significant. Exposure of colchicine tablets is 16.4 nanograms x hour/mL under fed conditions and 18.6 nanograms x hour/mL during fasting conditions.
Colchicine oral solution (Gloperba)
A mean Cmax of 2.16 nanograms/mL is reached approximately 1 hour (range: 0.5 to 2 hours) after administration of a single oral dose under fasting conditions. When a single oral dose is administered with or following a high-fat, high-calorie meal, the mean Cmax is 1.68 nanograms/mL and mean Tmax is 2 hours (range: 1 to 4 hours).
-Special Populations
Hepatic Impairment
Dose modifications of colchicine are recommended in some patients with hepatic impairment. Published reports on the pharmacokinetics of IV colchicine in patients with severe chronic liver disease, as well as those with alcoholic or primary biliary cirrhosis, and normal renal function suggest wide inter-patient variability. In some subjects with mild to moderate cirrhosis, the clearance of colchicine is significantly reduced and plasma half-life prolonged compared to healthy subjects. Available data in the published literature demonstrated that some healthy subjects had a mean clearance of 10.7 mL/(minute x kg) compared to 4.2 mL/(minute x kg) in subjects with mild to moderate cirrhosis. The mean half-life was approximately 57 minutes in control subjects compared to approximately 114 minutes in cirrhotic subjects and the Vd was not different between the two groups. In subjects with primary biliary cirrhosis, no consistent trends were noted. No pharmacokinetic data are available for patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C).
Renal Impairment
Dose modifications of colchicine are recommended in some patients with renal impairment. Pharmacokinetic data for colchicine in patients with mild and moderate renal impairment is not known. A published report described the disposition of colchicine (1 mg) in young adult men and women with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) who had normal renal function or end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Patients with end-stage renal disease had 75% lower colchicine clearance (0.17 vs 0.73 L/hour/kg) and prolonged plasma elimination half-life (18.8 hours vs 4.4 hours) as compared to subjects with FMF and normal renal function. Colchicine is not removed by hemodialysis. Another pharmacokinetic study demonstrated that exposure of colchicine was similar for normal renal function and mild renal impairment (24.7 to 27.2 nanograms x hour/mL, respectively); however, exposure doubled in subjects with moderate or severe renal impairment (48.9 and 48 nanograms x hour/mL, respectively). Subjects with end stage renal disease (ESRD) in this study had only a small increase in exposure to colchicine prior to and during hemodialysis (30.6 to 31.7 nanograms x hour/mL) compared to healthy subjects. The rationale for this unexpected result was not clear. A small amount of colchicine (mean of 5.2%) was also recovered in dialysate .
Pediatrics
The pharmacokinetics have not been well studied in pediatric populations.
Geriatric
The pharmacokinetics of colchicine have not been well studied in elderly populations. Differences in elderly plasma concentrations and rates of elimination as compared to younger patients may occur secondary to declining renal, hepatic, or other organ system function. A published report described the pharmacokinetics of a 1-mg oral colchicine dose in 4 geriatric women compared to 6 young healthy males. The mean age of the four geriatric women was 83 years (range: 75 to 93 years), mean weight was 47 kg (range: 38 to 61 kg) and mean creatinine clearance (CrCl) was 46 mL/minute (range: 25 to 75 mL/minute). Mean peak plasma levels and AUC of colchicine were 2 times higher in geriatric subjects compared to young healthy males; it is unclear if the higher exposure in geriatric subjects was due to decreased renal function or age differences. An additional pharmacokinetic study compared the relative bioavailability between 18 geriatric subjects compared to 20 young subjects. A statistically significant difference in the pharmacokinetic parameters was not found, and it was concluded that no dosage adjustments were required in geriatric persons. Another pharmacokinetic study evaluated intravenous colchicine 0.5 mg in 6 healthy adult male subjects compared to 4 geriatric subjects. The study results demonstrated that the absorption was similar in each group; however, a 31% decrease in Vd at steady state (2.9 versus 4.2 L/kg) and a 48% decrease in total body clearance (5.5 versus 10.5 L/hour) was observed in geriatric subjects compared to the healthy adult subjects.
Gender Differences
There is no difference between men and women in the pharmacokinetic disposition of colchicine.