<prompt> Which of the following is not used in acute gout -AllopurinolNSAIDsCorticosteroidColchicine  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Allopurinol o NSAIDs are the drug of choice for acute gout -They are prefered over colchicine because they are better toleratedo Indomethacin is often chosen because of its strong anti-inflammatory action and efficacy. - Laurence 9the 297Drugs used in acute gouti NSAIDs - Drug of choiceii Colchicineiii Corticosteroidso Allopurinol and uricosuric drugs sulfinpyrazone, probenacid are not effective in acute gout because they will not relieve symptoms as they dont have antiinflammatory property. 