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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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Which of the following is the most common side effect of colchicine?

Cardiac side effects
Gastrointestinal side effects
Hepatic side effects
Pulmonary side effects

Explanation

Answer − B − The most common side effect of colchicine is gastrointestinal side effects, namely nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Colchicine acts by inhibiting microtubule polymerization by binding to tubulin, one of the main constituents of microtubules. This is the main advantage of celecoxib over other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications.

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