A 62-year-old man with recurrent gout flares starts allopurinol 100 mg daily. What prophylaxis is recommended during ULT initiation?...

Question

A 62-year-old man with recurrent gout flares starts allopurinol 100 mg daily. What prophylaxis is recommended during ULT initiation?

Accepted Answer

Low-dose colchicine (e.g., 0.6 mg once or twice daily) for at least 3-6 months

Answer

High-dose NSAIDs for 1 week only

Answer

No prophylaxis needed

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Short steroid burst monthly

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Probenecid

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