MSK 12: Gout Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for Acute Gout Flare (3)
A
- NSAIDs
- corticosteroids
- colchicine
2
Q
Urate-Lowering Therapy (2)
A
- allopurinol
- febuxostat
3
Q
Timing of ULT Start
A
may start during acute flare
4
Q
Target Serum Urate Concentrations
A
< 360 mmol/L
5
Q
Prophylactic Treatment
A
during initiation of urate-lowering therapy, at least 3-6 months