Definitions for "Probenecid"
A prescription medicine used to prevent Gout attacks by helping the body eliminate excess Uric Acid. This medication will not cure Gout and will only help prevent attacks if it is taken on a regular, ongoing basis. Probenecid is sometimes prescribed in combination with Colchicine.
drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout
A medicine that lowers uric acid levels. It may be recommended for people who have had multiple attacks of gout. It has been largely replaced by the newer and more effective allopurinol.