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Allopurinol during gout flare — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateMusculoskeletal TherapeuticsAllopurinol during gout flareGPhC CRA

A patient taking allopurinol 300 mg daily for gout has an acute flare and asks whether to stop it until the flare settles. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: E — Continue current allopurinol and use flare treatment as advised

Established urate-lowering therapy is usually continued during acute gout flares. Stopping and restarting can destabilise urate control. Acute flare treatment should be managed separately, considering comorbidities and interactions.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS