A 44-year-old with acute gout flare (onset 10 hours ago, normal renal function) seeks treatment. Best initial dosing?...

Question

A 44-year-old with acute gout flare (onset 10 hours ago, normal renal function) seeks treatment. Best initial dosing?

Accepted Answer

Colchicine 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg 1 hour later

Answer

Colchicine 0.6 mg once daily

Answer

Prednisone 5 mg daily

Answer

Allopurinol start 300 mg now

Answer

Aspirin 650 mg TID

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Gout Flare