Raju, a 30–year–old male presents to the OPD with sudden onset pain, swelling and redness of the left first metatarsophalangeal joint. A needle aspirate of the joint shows needle-shaped, negatively birefringent crystals. The physician prescribed a drug for the patient, but he came back next day with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after taking the medication. Which of the following is the most likely drug that was prescribed to this patient ?
Raju, a 30–year–old male presents to the OPD with sudden onset pain, swelling and redness of the left first metatarsophalangeal joint. A needle aspirate of the joint shows needle-shaped, negatively birefringent crystals. The physician prescribed a drug for the patient, but he came back next day with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after taking the medication. Which of the following is the most likely drug that was prescribed to this patient ?
💡 Explanation
Raju, a 30–year–old male presents to the OPD with sudden onset pain, swelling and redness of the left first metatarsophalangeal joint. A needle aspirate of the joint shows needle-shaped, negatively birefringent crystals. The physician prescribed a drug for the patient, but he came back next day with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea after taking the medication. Which of the following is the most likely drug that was prescribed to this patient ?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Colchicine
📤 Share this MCQ
Share Card Preview
👆 1080x1080 square card — fills the full width in WhatsApp and Telegram