A patient who has gout will begin taking febuxostat. What information will the prescriber provide when teaching the patient about this drug regimen?
A) "This drug will prevent gout flares."
B) "I'm prescribing indomethacin to be taken with this drug to decrease gastrointestinal effects."
C) "Because this drug increases excretion of uric acid, we will need to schedule urine and blood tests."
D) "I will also be prescribing colchicine, but for no longer than 6 months.
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