A 62-year-old with an acute gout flare is considering starting allopurinol today. What does ACR recommend?...

Question

A 62-year-old with an acute gout flare is considering starting allopurinol today. What does ACR recommend?

Accepted Answer

Start ULT during flare with anti-inflammatory prophylaxis

Answer

Delay ULT until flare resolves

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Start ULT and stop anti-inflammatories

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Start ULT only if SU >10 mg/dL

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Colchicine is contraindicated when starting ULT

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gout