Drugs Used in Gout and Hyperuricemia

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A drug used in acute gout -

AColchicine

BSulfinpyrazone

CAllopurinol

DProbenecid

A 55-year-old patient with gout has high uric acid levels; which drug should be avoided?

AProbenecid

BAllopurinol

CFebuxostat

DAspirin

What is the mechanism of action of colchicine in acute gout?

ARenal disease involving interstitial tissues

BUric acid nephrolithiasis

CDeficiency of enzyme Xanthine oxidase

DInhibition of leukocyte migration and phagocytosis

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