Question

A 62-year-old man presents with an acute gout flare affecting the first MTP joint. eGFR 80 and no peptic ulcer disease. Best initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Indometacin 50 mg TDS for 3 days then review

Answer

Allopurinol 100 mg OD

Answer

Colchicine 500 micrograms two to four times daily

Answer

Prednisolone 40 mg OD for 5 days

Answer

Probenecid

Practice question

A 62-year-old man presents with an acute gout flare affecting the first MTP joint. eGFR 80 and no peptic ulcer disease. Best initial pharmacological treatment?