Question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m$^2$) presents with symptoms of gout. He has previously had adverse effects with NSAIDs (peptic ulcer). What is the most appropriate medication to manage the acute flare, according to CKS guidance?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 500mcg BD

Answer

Allopurinol 300mg OD

Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD

Answer

Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days

Answer

Febuxostat 80mg OD

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m$^2$) presents with symptoms of gout. He has previously had adverse effects with NSAIDs (peptic ulcer). What is the most appropriate medication to manage the acute flare, according to CKS guidance?