Gout painkillers commonly used are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as indomethacin, colchicine, glucocorticosteroids such as prednisone and so on.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: commonly used oral drugs are ibuprofen, indomethacin and so on. These drugs achieve anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, but they need to be chosen carefully for people with gastrointestinal disorders.
2. colchicine: this drug is commonly used in acute gouty arthritis, it will inhibit neutrophils and monocytes, reduce the release of inflammatory mediators, relieve the inflammatory response, but also on the gastrointestinal tract and renal function to a certain extent, you should choose the appropriate dose of the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Glucocorticosteroids: commonly used are prednisone, prednisolone, etc. They have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect and can relieve pain, and they are suitable for patients with poor therapeutic effects of the first two or contraindications to their use, and long-term use of the drug may increase the risk of infection.
The choice of gout painkillers is recommended under the guidance of a doctor according to individual differences, minimize the impact of side effects on the organism, and avoid self-medication.