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probenecid

probenecid

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A medicine that helps the body remove uric acid from the blood to treat gout
  • noun
  • /ˌproʊbɪˈnɛsɪd/
  • Specialized
: probenecid
  • Many patients use probenecid to manage their uric acid levels effectively.

Examples

  • After my doctor prescribed probenecid, my uric acid levels significantly decreased, relieving my gout symptoms.

  • I am now on Probenecid to lower the uric acid, and a recent blood test put the uric acid level at 0.32 mmol/L.

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  • To prevent gout flare-ups, it's important to take probenecid regularly as instructed by your physician.

Surface Forms

probenecid singular
probenecids plural

Etymology

Probenecid comes from pieces of the chemical words scientists used when they named the medicine, for example pro- and benzoic, so the name sounds like a chemistry word. So, because it is the chemical name of a drug, probenecid is used for a medicine that helps the body remove extra uric acid and treats gout.