Colchicine

كولشيسين

KindAPI
ClassAntigout agent — anti-inflammatory alkaloid (tubulin/microtubule inhibitor)
SynonymsColchicinum
Common uses / formsTablets; acute gout flares, familial Mediterranean fever, pericarditis
PropertiesAlkaloid extracted from Gloriosa superba / Colchicum autumnale; binds tubulin; narrow therapeutic index and highly toxic in overdose; water-soluble
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsIndia, China, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$$$ (> $1000 / kg)
Indicative lead timelong (80–120+ days)
NotesBotanical extraction (Gloriosa superba seeds, India-dominant) — supply is harvest/yield-dependent and concentrated in few extractors, but several qualified sources exist so not single-source; narrow-TI potent alkaloid needs tight related-substance control and careful handling.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Colchicine — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-colchicine.html