Question

A 60-year-old man with CKD3b presents with an acute gout flare of the first MTP. Which oral agent and dosing strategy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose colchicine 500 micrograms up to 4 times daily

Answer

High-dose colchicine 1 mg hourly to 6 mg

Answer

Ibuprofen 800 mg QDS regardless of CKD

Answer

Allopurinol start now at 300 mg daily

Answer

Prednisolone depot injection

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with CKD3b presents with an acute gout flare of the first MTP. Which oral agent and dosing strategy is preferred?