Rheumatology Flashcards by Sophia Terry

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What is the first line management for acute gout in patients with renal impairment?

A

Colchicine

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What is the main side effect of colchicine?

A

Diarrhoea

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What causes gout?

A

Chronic hyperuricaemia (urate >450 umol/L)

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