Colchicine
An ancient plant-derived drug that disrupts microtubule formation in neutrophils, making it highly effective for treating and preventing gout attacks and pericarditis. At low doses it has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease.
Peso molecular
399,4370 g/mol
LogP
1,00
TPSA
83,10 Ų
Regla de cinco de Lipinski
Cumple
Áreas terapéuticas
Clases de fármacos
Mecanismo de acción
Binds tubulin disrupting microtubule polymerization; anti-inflammatory.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Binds tubulin disrupting microtubule polymerization; anti-inflammatory.
Estructura 2D
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SMILES
COc1cc2c(c(OC)c1OC)-c1ccc(OC)c(=O)cc1[C@@H](NC(C)=O)CC2
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H25NO6/c1-12(24)23-16-8-6-13-10-19(27-3)21(28-4)22(29-5)20(13)14-7-9-18(26-2)17(25)11-15(14)16/h7,9-11,16H,6,8H2,1-5H3,(H,23,24)/t16-/m0/s1
Molecular Formula
C22H25NO6
HBD / HBA
1 / 6
Enlaces Rotables
5
Átomos Pesados
29
Concurrent use of colchicine and pravastatin carries a small theoretical risk of myopathy, as both drugs individually can cause muscle toxicity, though the combination is better tolerated than colchicine with …
Rosuvastatin and colchicine share BCRP transporter-mediated elimination; colchicine may weakly increase rosuvastatin exposure, and both carry myotoxic potential that could be additive.
Colchicine may increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin; isolated case reports suggest possible INR elevation, though the mechanism is not well characterized.
Azithromycin inhibits P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4-mediated metabolism of colchicine, increasing colchicine plasma concentrations and the risk of colchicine toxicity, including neuromuscular and gastrointestinal toxicity.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
An ancient plant-derived drug that disrupts microtubule formation in neutrophils, making it highly effective for treating and preventing gout attacks and pericarditis. At low doses it has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease.
Binds tubulin disrupting microtubule polymerization; anti-inflammatory.
Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Colchicine: Half-life: 26-31 hours.
Yes, Colchicine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
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References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL107. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6167. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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