Gout is characterized by sudden, severe pain in the joints, which is caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood. Colchicine is also used in adults and children ages 4 and older to treat familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), which is a condition that causes fever, pain, and swelling of the stomach, lungs, and joints.The drug is in a class of medicines called anti-gout agents.olchicine comes as a tablet to take by mouth in 0.5 milligrams (mg) or 0.6 mg doses. It can be taken with or without food. When used to prevent gout attacks or treat FMF, the drug is typically taken once or twice a day. When used to relieve pain from a gout attack, it's typically taken at the first sign of pain.
Structure of Bone Tissue. There are two types of bone tissue: compact and spongy. The names imply that the two types differ in density, or how tightly the tissue is packed together.There are three types of cells that contribute to bone homeostasis.Osteoblasts are bone-forming cell, osteoclasts resorb or break down bone, and osteocytes are mature bone cells.ompact bone consists of closely packed osteons or haversian systems. The osteon consists of a central canal called the osteonic (haversian) canal, which is surrounded by concentric rings (lamellae) of matrix. Between the rings of matrix, the bone cells (osteocytes) are located in spaces called lacunae.
Types of Bone. 1  Primary bone (woven bone, immature bone) 2  Immature bone that is the first type of bone formed during fetal development, bone repair, and tissue turnover.  Characteristics of primary bone are abundant osteocytes, a low mineral content, and an irregular array of collagen fibers.