Joe, a 50-year-old mechanic, presents with erythema and acute pain in the first MIP joint on the right foot. He has a history of coronary artery disease and his blood pressure today is 158/98 mm Hg. Which medication would be MOST appropriate for the treatment of acute gout in this patient?
a. Colchicine
b. Aspirin (Ecotrin)
c. Indomethacin (Indocin)
d. Naproxen (Aleve)