Following the diagnosis of acute gout in the previous patient, what is the most appropriate initial management for the acute flare according to NICE g...

Question

Following the diagnosis of acute gout in the previous patient, what is the most appropriate initial management for the acute flare according to NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD (with PPI cover)

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Allopurinol 100mg OD

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Colchicine 500mcg BD

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Intra-articular steroid injection

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Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gout

Following the diagnosis of acute gout in the previous patient, what is the most appropriate initial management for the acute flare according to NICE guidance?