New Gout Medicine Has Been Approved

[Guest guest]

I know someone mentioned they had gout and I responded, but don't remember the

name of the member. Here is some late information on a new drug for gout.

Feb. 16, 2009 -- The FDA has approved Uloric, the first new gout drug in more

than 40 years, according to Uloric's maker, Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

Uloric, taken once daily by mouth, is approved for the chronic management of

hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid) in gout patients.

Uloric works by blocking an enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which helps prevent

uric acid production, lowering elevated uric acid levels, according to Takeda.

http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=97829

Blessings,

Lottie