The kidneys normally excreted uric acid in the urine but
when it does not have the ability to remove uric acid in the bloodstream, they
can accumulate in the blood leading to hyperuricemia. When the situation will
worsen, the uric acid will begin crystallization and will be accumulated in the
soft tissues including joints. Gout pain happens as a result of the cystal
deposits in the joints. There are medications to ease the pain like NSAIDs. But
nothing beats the medications to prevent the occurrence of gout.
There are many medications such as Amoxil
that can aid in lowering uric acid level in the body. Here is the list of
preventive medications that can help prevent gout bouts.
List of medications for Gout prevention
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is the most
popularly known preventive medication in the health scenario and most gout
patients are aware of this medication. It works by lowering the uric acid
levels in the body. It can also be used by individuals suffering from urate
stones in the kidneys and even kidney disease.
Probenecid
Probenecid works like allopurinol too. It is used as a
lowering agent for uric acid but not as effective as allopurinol.
Febuxostat
This is designed to inhibit the digestion and absorption of
purine leading to no consumption of uric acid. It has gained its place in the
medicine world as an alternative drug for allopurinol.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C has gradually gained its place in gout prevention
over the years. In a recent study involving vitamin C and gout attacks,
scientists learned that daily intake of Vitamin C would increase the prevention
rate of gout attacks. As a matter of fact, they discovered that when people
have higher intake of Vitamin C in diet and supplements, they can have 40 - 45%
of lowered gout attack risk.
It is better to prevent a disease than actually experiencing
its wrath before curing it. Preventing gout is best rather than letting it reach
its peak where pain is tremendous before curing it.