Question

A 38-year-old man presents with painful swelling of the big toe (podagra), redness, and inability to bear weight. Which medication is the first-line acute treatment for a gout flare if there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen or another NSAID

Answer

Allopurinol

Answer

Colchicine

Answer

Probenecid

Answer

Steroid injection

Practice question

A 38-year-old man presents with painful swelling of the big toe (podagra), redness, and inability to bear weight. Which medication is the first-line acute treatment for a gout flare if there are no contraindications?