Prolonged allopurinol therapy in a patient with gout is not indicated for –
Correct Answer: Acute gouty ahritis
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Acute gouty ahritis o "Allopurinol as well as uricosuries should not be staed during acute attack of gout". - o Tophi, urate nephropathy and bone & joint damage are seen in chronic gout. o Allopurinol is the drug of choice for chronic gout.
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