gout management

gout management

when too much uric acid builds up in theirblood, patients can develop gout. but a newly approved medication could combat that uricacid buildup. i'm gabe garza with your latest health news. on tuesday dec. 22nd, the usfda approved zurampic to treat hyperuricemia tied to gout — in conjunction with a xanthineoxidase inhibitor, which also fights hyperuricemia. hyperuricemia is a condition marked by highblood levels of uric acid. gout is a type of arthritis that usually starts with painfulswelling and soreness in the big toe. the kidneys usually filter excess uric acid fromthe blood, which prevents gout. zurampic helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid whenthey can't on their own, according to the fda. although it appeared to be safe overall,zurampic does carry a boxed warning, noting

an increased risk of kidney failure tied tothe drug.

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