Gout Treatment and Clinical Considerations: The Role of Pegloticase, Colchicine, and Febuxostat.

Gout treatment has evolved rapidly in recent decades, and various drugs have been designed for acute and chronic management. Three medications used to treat gout include pegloticase, colchicine, and febuxostat. When prescribing these drugs, important factors to consider include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, population specifics, benefits, and contraindications.