A 48-year-old with an acute gout flare (12 hours of onset) has normal renal function. What initial colchicine regimen is correct?...

Question

A 48-year-old with an acute gout flare (12 hours of onset) has normal renal function. What initial colchicine regimen is correct?

Accepted Answer

1.2 mg now, then 0.6 mg 1 hour later

Answer

0.6 mg once then 0.6 mg daily only

Answer

1.2 mg now, then 0.6 mg every hour ×6

Answer

0.6 mg twice daily for 14 days

Answer

Avoid colchicine; NSAID only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Acute Gout Flare