Treatment of Gout in the Primary Health Care

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https://doi.org/10.5712/rbmfc12(39)1445

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Gout. Therapeutics. Primary Health Care.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this review is to provide updated information and practical guidelines on the approach of gout in Primary Health Care. Methods: We conducted a survey of clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, meta-analyses and original studies published between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2016 in the English, Portuguese and Spanish languages. Results: First-line drugs in the treatment of acute gout are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, colchicine and corticosteroids, in monotherapy or combination. In chronic gout, the first-line of hypouricemic therapy is allopurinol. Febuxostat and uricosurics are alternatives to allopurinol in cases of intolerance or ineffectiveness. The prophylaxis of acute attacks is recommended when starting hypouricemic treatment for at least 6 months. Treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia is not recommended. Conclusion: The correct approach to gout should be part of the skills of a Primary Care physician in order to provide adequate care to the community.

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Author Biography

Flávio Manuel Gomes Guimarães, USF Santa Clara/ ACeS Grande Porto IV

Mestrado Integrado em Medicina em 2013

Interno de Formação Especíca em Medicina Geral e Familiar desde 2014

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2017-10-27

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Guimarães FMG. Treatment of Gout in the Primary Health Care. Rev Bras Med Fam Comunidade [Internet]. 2017 Oct. 27 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];12(39):1-8. Available from: https://rbmfc.org.br/rbmfc/article/view/1445

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