What medications should I take for managing gout that has persisted for over half a year?
Medication for Gout Patients
During acute attacks, gout patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids as prescribed by their physicians. If in the intercritical or chronic stage, the choice of uric acid-lowering medications should be based on the severity of the condition under the guidance of a doctor.
Medications for Acute Attacks
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Such as Ibuprofen Sustained-Release Capsules and Diclofenac Sodium Sustained-Release Tablets. These drugs have antipyretic and analgesic effects, alleviating joint pain symptoms.
Glucocorticoids: Including Prednisone Acetate Tablets and Dexamethasone Tablets. These belong to long-acting glucocorticoids with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, reducing local inflammatory reactions and achieving rapid swelling reduction.
Medications for Intercritical and Chronic Stages
Uric Acid-Lowering Medications: For patients with recurrent gout attacks, uric acid-lowering medications can be used under medical supervision to control disease progression. Commonly used medications include Allopurinol Tablets and Febuxostat Tablets, which inhibit uric acid synthesis, as well as Benzbromarone Tablets, which promote uric acid excretion. Both types of drugs help maintain blood uric acid levels within normal ranges, thereby reducing the likelihood of gout recurrence.
It is recommended that gout patients maintain a light diet, avoid high-purine foods such as animal viscera and seafood, and quit smoking and alcohol to prevent hindrance to disease recovery. If any discomfort arises, patients should promptly consult the rheumatology and immunology department for a complete blood count, ultrasound, and other diagnostic tests.
