8th February 2022

A 50-year-old man presents to his GP with an acutely hot swollen 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint

A 50-year-old man presents to his GP with an acutely hot swollen 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. He denies any recent injury to the area, or any other joint pain. You notice he has a large habitus, and on further questioning he has a diet of predominantly red meats and enjoys a large glass of red wine daily. You suspect him to have gout.

What can be given to him to prevent further episodes of gout once this episode has resolved?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.