A 72-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with symptoms of an ac...

Question

A 72-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease stage 3 (eGFR 45 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with symptoms of an acute gout attack in his left knee. He is currently taking aspirin, atorvastatin, and bisoprolol. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial analgesic for his acute gout, considering his comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days

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Naproxen 500mg BD

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Colchicine 500mcg BD-TDS (treatment course)

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Allopurinol 300mg OD

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Etoricoxib 120mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Acute Gout with Comorbidities