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Sodium Thiosalicylate & Gout

Gout is a very painful affliction that occurs when high amounts of uric acid are present in the body. A treatment of sodium thiosalicyclate is a common prescription for this disease. Men are more prone to gout, and 6 million people over the age of 20 are estimated to suffer from the disease.

  1. Gout is a Type of Arthritis

    • Gout is one of the more painful types of arthritis. At the onset of gout the big toe is commonly affected, but other joints, such as the wrist, instep or knees, can be affected as well.

    Uric Acid

    • Uric acid builds up in the body and forms crystals. These crystals are then deposited in the joints until the body is able to get rid of them. Eating foods high in purines such as kidneys, liver, or asparagus can cause uric acid levels to rise.

    Sodium Thiosalicylate

    • A treatment of sodium thiosalicylate is one type of relief for acute gout symptoms. At the beginning of treatment 100 mg of sodium thiosalicylate is used every three to four hours for two days. After the first two days 100 mg of sodium thiosalicylate is taken once a day.

    What Sodium Thiosalicylate Does

    • Sodium thoisalicylate is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. It blocks pain receptors in the patient and helps to reduce the swelling in the affected areas during an acute gout attack.

    Cautions

    • There is a chance of developing salicylate toxicity, in which a different treatment may be more effective. Those patients taking insulin may have altered glucose control and need to watch their blood sugar levels to see how the sodium thiosalicylate affects it. Patients with asthma also should use caution.

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