A 40-year-old man is started on allopurinol for recurrent gout. Which additional measure is recommended at ULT initiation?...

Question

A 40-year-old man is started on allopurinol for recurrent gout. Which additional measure is recommended at ULT initiation?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis with colchicine or NSAID for at least 3-6 months

Answer

Stop all anti-inflammatories to avoid masking flares

Answer

Initiate febuxostat simultaneously

Answer

Begin uricosuric therapy immediately

Answer

Avoid titration; keep fixed dose

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gout-Prophylaxis with ULT