Gouty Arthritis
Gouty arthritis is characterised by severe joint pain caused by uric acid crystal deposition. Gouty arthritis is characterised by redness and swelling of the joints, as well as excruciating pain. Medication can be used to aid with the problem. Uric acid is deposited as a result of either an excessive intake or the body's inability to digest it, causing inflammation in joints such as the ankles, toes, and wrists. Untreated gouty arthritis can harm joints and kidneys by accumulating too much uric acid crystals, which can cause kidney stones and kidney failure. It's usually associated with other metabolic disorders or conditions like hypertension, obesity, or diabetes.
The gouty arthritis market is driven by the rising number of instances of arthritis and other joint problems. Increased obesity, metabolic illnesses, and age, as well as a family history of joint problems, all contribute to the expansion of the gouty arthritis market. However, there has been an increase in the frequency of joint problems and organ transplantation, as well as an increase in the elderly population, particularly among men, and continual improvement in technology for diagnosis and treatment. However, the high cost of joint procedures and the unpredictability of each patient's reaction to gouty arthritis treatment may stymie the worldwide gouty arthritis market.
Market Segmentation:
By Type:
Acute Gouty Arthritis
- Chronic Gouty Arthritis
By Drug Class:
- NSAIDs
- Corticosteroids
- Colchicine
- Urate-lowering agents
By End User:
- Hospitals/Clinics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Researchers
- Others
Gouty arthritis market growth is hampered by a lack of understanding within the medical community about effective treatment of the ailment, particularly in emerging markets. For example, there is disagreement about whether or not to employ urate lowering medications in acute gouty arthritis. Urate lowering drugs reduce blood urate levels to aid in the breakdown of urate crystals, which is accomplished either by reducing serum uric acid synthesis or by increasing its excretion. Furthermore, the high costs associated with chronic gouty arthritis treatment therapy limit the expansion of the market.
The major key players operating in the gouty arthritis market include AstraZeneca plc, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., Novartis AG; Savient Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline plc, Merck& Co. Inc., Teijin Pharma Ltd., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, JW Pharmaceutical Corporation, and Nippon Chemiphar Co. Ltd.
