A 59-year-old with gout flare within 24 hours of onset, normal renal function. Best evidence-based oral colchicine dosing?...

Question

A 59-year-old with gout flare within 24 hours of onset, normal renal function. Best evidence-based oral colchicine dosing?

Accepted Answer

1.2 mg stat, then 0.6 mg 1 hour later

Answer

0.6 mg once, then 0.6 mg daily for 7 days

Answer

0.6 mg three times daily for 3 days

Answer

1.2 mg twice daily for 2 days

Answer

0.6 mg hourly until pain relief

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gout Flare