Question

30-year-old with acute gout attack (severe big toe pain, redness). Which medication is first-line if no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Oral colchicine or NSAIDs

Answer

Oral allopurinol immediately

Answer

Paracetamol alone

Answer

Long-term prophylaxis with febuxostat

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injection for all cases

Practice question

30-year-old with acute gout attack (severe big toe pain, redness). Which medication is first-line if no contraindications?