Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following classes of drugs is the treatment of choice for most patients with acute gout?
  1. Allopurinol
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Steroids
  4. Antihyperurecemic drugs
Explanation
Answer − B − The class of drugs that is the treatment of choice for most patients with acute gout is NSAIDs.Other drugs are used in either chronic gout or at later stages. Allopurinol should not be used during an episode of acute gout, as it can exacerbate the symptoms.
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