Uricosuric

Uricosuric drugs are a type of medication used to reduce elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. This type of drug works by increasing the excretion of uric acid in the urine. Uricosuric drugs act by inhibiting the reabsorption of uric acid in the renal tubules, thus increasing its excretion in urine. This action helps to reduce the levels of uric acid in the blood, which is beneficial for the treatment of conditions such as gout, in which high levels of uric acid can cause painful inflammation of the joints. Uricosuric drugs can also be used to prevent the formation of kidney stones, which can be caused by too much uric acid in the urine.