A 58-year-old with an acute gout flare presents within 24 hours of onset. What is an appropriate initial management?...

Question

A 58-year-old with an acute gout flare presents within 24 hours of onset. What is an appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 500 micrograms 2-4 times daily until symptoms settle

Answer

Start allopurinol 300 mg now

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Long-term prednisolone taper

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Stop NSAIDs and use paracetamol only

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Antibiotics

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Acute gout