2016 | NMIC Bulletin Vol. 22 No. 6 Jan 2017

3 January, 2017

Update on management of gout

Gout is a common inflammatory arthritis that is increasing in prevalence
Gout is associated with comorbid conditions including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes mellitus and obesity
The pharmacological management of gout includes treatment of the acute flare and long-term use of urate lowering therapy (ULT)
Prophylaxis against acute flares during initiation of ULT is generally recommended