Pharmacology · patient case question
Which medication is used for this condition?
Patient case: Patient with gout
Scenario: A patient with GOUT.
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Correct answer: C. Allopurinol
- A. Metformin is a biguanide for type 2 diabetes; it reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis and improves insulin sensitivity.
- B. Levothyroxine is thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism.
- C. Correct. Allopurinol is a XANTHINE OXIDASE INHIBITOR — it blocks conversion of hypoxanthine and xanthine to uric acid, lowering serum urate for long-term prevention. Acute attacks are treated instead with NSAIDs, colchicine or corticosteroids.
- D. Alendronate is a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis — clinically important in dentistry for MRONJ risk, but unrelated to gout.