Question

A 66-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with symptoms of a gout flare in his right great toe. He has had previous episodes. Which is the most appropriate oral medication to manage this acute flare, considering his comorbidities?

Accepted Answer

Prednisolone 30mg OD for 5 days

Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD

Answer

Allopurinol 300mg OD

Answer

Colchicine 500mcg BD

Answer

Febuxostat 80mg OD

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²) presents with symptoms of a gout flare in his right great toe. He has had previous episodes. Which is the most appropriate oral medication to manage this acute flare, considering his comorbidities?