A 62 year old woman presents with acute hot, swollen first metatarsophalangeal joint with severe pain after a rich meal. Serum urate is elevated. Acco...

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A 62 year old woman presents with acute hot, swollen first metatarsophalangeal joint with severe pain after a rich meal. Serum urate is elevated. According to NICE CKS, which drug is most appropriate as first line for acute attack management if there are no contraindications?

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Colchicine

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Allopurinol

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Long term Febuxostat

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High dose Aspirin

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Penicillin

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A 62 year old woman presents with acute hot, swollen first metatarsophalangeal joint with severe pain after a rich meal. Serum urate is elevated. According to NICE CKS, which drug is most appropriate as first line for acute attack management if there are no contraindications?