👉 Colchicine, also known as hydromorphone, is a medication used to treat certain types of cancer. It works by blocking the action of a hormone called epinephrine, which helps to stop the production of stress hormones like cortisol in the body. It can be taken orally or injected into a vein (intramuscular injection) and can help lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and slow down the growth of tumors that are causing cancer. Colchicine is not yet approved
