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Colchicine: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Colchicine:$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Colchicine prevents the production of collagen, may increase collagenase activity and prevents the production and release of serum amyloid A.<\/p>\n
Uses of Colchicine<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Reported to reduce granulation tissue formation following implantation of an endotracheal stent.<\/li>\n
Liver fibrosis and renal amyloidosis management.<\/li>\n
Prophylactic use in Shar pei fever cannot be recommended at this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Colchicine in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Initial dose 0.01 mg\/kg p.o. q24h and, if no adverse GI effects, increase in incremental amounts every 3\u20134 days to a maximum dose of 0.03 mg\/kg p.o. q12h.<\/p>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
Not recommended.<\/p>\n
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