The medicines used for the treatment of Gouty Arthritis are listed below. Persons suffering from gouty arthritis also needs to modify their diet to avoid an raising blood levels of Uric Acid. Elevated uric acid levels in the blood causes the formation of uric acid crystals which worsens Gouty Arthritis.

1. Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) and other analgesics or painkillers.

2. NSAIDs ( nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ), indomethacin ( Indocin ) - To reduce inflammation.

3. Colchicine - For the prevention and relief of gout attacks.

4. Corticosteroids - Anti-inflammatory

5. Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan) - used to decrease the uric acid blood levels by increasing the rate of uric acid excretion.

6. ColBenemid (Col-Probenecid and Proben-C) - Contains Probenecid which is a uricosuric agent and Colchicine that has anti-gout properties.

7. Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - Prevents uric acid production. Allopurinol also blocks the conversion of purine which can be found in foods into uric acid.

8. Losartan (Cozaar and Hyzaar) - It is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. It also functions as an antihypertensive drug which may help control the uric acid levels.

9. Fenofibrate (Tricor) - Is a lipid-lowering drug that can also help reduce uric acid levels.

Gout Diet: Foods that you should avoid:

1. Foods with very purines levels include:
hearts, herring, mussels, yeast, smelt, sardines, sweetbreads

2. Foods with moderately high purines levels include:
anchovies, grouse, mutton, veal, bacon, liver, salmon, turkey, kidneys, partridge, trout, goose, haddock, pheasant, scallops

3. Not all foods which are rich in purines were directly related with an increased risk of gout. There was no increased gout risk with the following foods:
peas, beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, spinach

4. Avoid alcohol because it is known to increase uric acid levels.

References:

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