Question 293 · LEK · Gout
In a 65-year-old man who is treated with 4 drugs because of hypertension an acute gout attack has been observed for the first time in his life. Which of the drugs used for treatment of hypertension is most probably responsible for the acute gout attack?
- A. bisoprolol.
- B. amlodipine.
- C. indapamide.
- D. losartan.
- E. none of the above-mentioned drugs increases the risk of an acute gout attack.
Hint
Which class of antihypertensive drugs reduces renal excretion of uric acid?
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