A 74-year-old male who recently underwent lumbar laminectomy for spinal stenosis complains of pain in his right great toe. He is unable to ambulate due to the pain. His other chronic medical problems include hypertension and stage 4 chronic kidney disease. On examination he has erythema, edema, warmth, and tenderness over the right first metatarsal joint.
Which one of the following is the best initial treatment for his condition?
A - Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
B - Colchicine (Colcrys)
C - Indomethacin
D - Prednisone
E - Probenecid