Question

Following the diagnosis of acute gout in the previous patient, what is the most appropriate initial management for the acute flare according to NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD (with PPI cover)

Answer

Allopurinol 100mg OD

Answer

Colchicine 500mcg BD

Answer

Intra-articular steroid injection

Answer

Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days

Practice question

Following the diagnosis of acute gout in the previous patient, what is the most appropriate initial management for the acute flare according to NICE guidance?