This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Adverse Drug Effect, Subject name: Pharmacology
Which of the following is not used in acute gout - 
Select and explain. 
A. Allopurinol, B. NSAIDs, C. Corticosteroid, D. Colchicine
A: Allopurinol
Answer: A: Allopurinol 
Explanation: 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 9th/e 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.