Probenecid (Noun)
Meaning
A uricosuric drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed probenecid to her patient as a treatment for chronic gout attacks.
- Probenecid was found to be effective in reducing serum uric acid levels in clinical trials.
- In order to reduce uric acid levels, the patient took probenecid along with colchicine to treat his gout symptoms.
- Gout management often includes probenecid as an adjunct therapy to alleviate high blood uric acid levels.
- The physician advised her patient to take probenecid regularly to prevent future gout episodes.