Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives
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Overview
FEBUXOSTAT 40MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.FEBUXOSTAT 40MG TAB is composed of: FEBUXOSTAT (40 MG)
Febuxostat reduces the production of uric acid in your body. A build-up of uric acid can cause gout symptoms.Febuxostat is used to keep uric acid levels from getting to high in people with gout.Febuxostat is usually taken along with other gout medications.Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
Usage
FEBUXOSTAT is generally used to treat: GoutFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Precautions
- Your doctor has prescribed Febuxostat to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take Febuxostat at the same time every day, with or without food.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febuxostat.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Febuxostat.
- To ensure that Febuxostat is working, you may have to undergo blood tests regularly.
- When you first start taking Febuxostat, you might have more gout attacks.
- Do not stop Febuxostat on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
- You should not use febuxostat if you are allergic to it.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
- Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
- Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- Febuxostat may be taken with an antacid if needed.
- You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function.
Symptoms of Overdosage
FEBUXOSTAT over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
FEBUXOSTAT : Skin Rash, Joint Pain, Diarrhoea, Head Headache, NauseaSerious Side-Effects
FEBUXOSTAT : Acute Liver Failure, Heart Attack, Jaundice, Stroke, Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Body DiscolorationRare Side-Effects
FEBUXOSTAT : Anxiety, Constipation, Depression, Heartburn, Skin Rash, Arms Pain, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Cough, Dizziness, Labored Breathing, Body Loss Of Movement, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fever, Increased Thirst, Nervousness, Pale Skin, Difficulty Swallowing, Difficulty Sleeping, Fatigue (tiredness)Disease Interactions
FEBUXOSTAT can interfere with: Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver FailureTechnical Classification
FEBUXOSTAT is categorized as: ANTIHYPERURICEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
Once Daily | 73% |
2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 10% |
Before Sleeping | 7% |
How long was it prescribed?
90 Days | 25% |
30 Days | 19% |
5 Days | 19% |
20 Days | 6% |
120 Days | 6% |
10 Days | 6% |
60 Days | 6% |
180 Days | 6% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
35 to 50yrs | 10% |
50 to 60yrs | 19% |
60 to 70yrs | 33% |
70yrs and above | 38% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
Females | 55% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
Physician | 25% |
Oncologist | 18% |
Hematologist | 14% |
Orthopaedist | 11% |
Endocrinologist | 11% |
Cardiologist | 7% |
Pulmonologist | 4% |
Rheumatologist | 4% |
Urologist | 4% |
Nephrologist | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG | 23% |
DYTOR TAB 5MG | 20% |
MINIPRESS XL 5MG TAB | 20% |
PAN DSR TAB | 17% |
EMESET 8MG TAB | 17% |
ATORLIP 10MG TAB | 17% |
NEBICARD 5MG TAB | 17% |
TRYPTOMER TAB | 17% |
LIVOGEN TAB | 17% |
EXETRAZ 25MG TAB | 17% |
TRAMADOL 50MG TAB | 17% |
NERVOHEEL TAB | 13% |
UVILAX SYP | 13% |
SHELCAL 500MG TAB | 10% |
NEOGADINE ELIXIR | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 20% |
KFT (SCREENING) | 20% |
URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 17% |
LFT (SCREENING) | 10% |
HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 10% |
Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?
Follow diet as advised (Diet) | 13% |
Plenty of liquids (Diet) | 10% |
Available Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ABUSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 30.93 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ANTIURIC 40MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ANTIURIC 80MG TAB | INR 120 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
ARBON 40MG TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ARBON 80MG TAB | INR 104.76 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
BUXORIC 40MG TAB | INR 81.9 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
BUXORIC 80MG TAB | INR 126.85 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
CRYSTCARE 40MG TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
CRYSTCARE 80MG TAB | INR 140 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
EBUXO 40MG TAB | INR 84.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
EBUXO 80MG TAB | INR 153.7 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABULAS 40MG TAB | INR 97 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FABULAS 80MG TAB | INR 165 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABULON 40MG TAB | INR 72 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FABULON 80MG TAB | INR 120 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABUZEST 40MG TAB | INR 70 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FBX 40MG TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FBX 80MG TAB | INR 145 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBLORIC 40MG TAB | INR 49.9 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBOXA 40MG TAB | INR 99 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBOXA 80MG TAB | INR 150 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBS 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUBEST 40MG TAB | INR 86 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUBEST 80MG TAB | INR 144 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCAD 80MG TAB | INR 127 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCARE 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUCARE 80MG TAB | INR 104.76 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCIP 40MG TAB | INR 86 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUCIP 80MG TAB | INR 138.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUDAY 40MG TAB | INR 65 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUDAY 80MG TAB | INR 110 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUFIX 40MG TAB | INR 71.42 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGAL 40MG TAB | INR 102.85 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGET 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUGET 80MG TAB | INR 151 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUGOOD 40MG TAB | INR 78 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGOOD 80MG TAB | INR 142 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBULAS 40MG TAB | INR 89 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUMAC 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUMAC 80MG TAB | INR 139.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBURIC 20MG TAB | INR 59 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG |
FEBURIC 40MG TAB | INR 98 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBURIC 80MG TAB | INR 161 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUS 80MG TAB | INR 112.26 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUSET 40MG TAB | INR 72 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUSET 80MG TAB | INR 125 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 112 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 175.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAC 40MG TAB | INR 74.37 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUTAC 80MG TAB | INR 130.47 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAX 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUTAX 80MG TAB | INR 125 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAZ 20MG TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG |
FEBUTAZ 40MG TAB | INR 90 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUTAZ 80MG TAB | INR 151 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUVEL 40MG TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUVEL 80MG TAB | INR 91.12 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUXOR 40MG TAB | INR 89 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUXOR 80MG TAB | INR 166 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUXOR TAB | INR 97 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUXOSTAT | FEBUXOSTAT | |
FEBUXOSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG | |
FEBUZEX 40MG TAB | INR 77 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBZEAL 40MG TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEXANTO TAB | INR 104 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT |
FEXOSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FIXSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 83 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FOXSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 84.47 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FOXSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 131.88 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FOXSTAT TAB | INR 84.46 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FUBOX 40MG TAB | INR 88 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FUBOX 80MG TAB | INR 155 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FUBRA 40MG TAB | INR 76 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FUBRA 80MG TAB | INR 129 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FURIC 40MG TAB | INR 92.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FURIC 80MG TAB | INR 159.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FURITAS 40MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FURITAS 80MG TAB | INR 84.76 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FXO 40MG TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FXO 80MG TAB | INR 130 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
GOUSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 63.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
GOUSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 95.23 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
GOUTCHEK 40 TAB | INR 82.2 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
GOUTCHEK 80 TAB | INR 131.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
REVIFAB 40MG TAB | INR 68.57 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
REVIFAB 80MG TAB | INR 126 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
SEBUXO 40MG TAB | INR 110 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
SEGERA 40MG TAB | INR 104 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
UBEXA 40MG TAB | INR 92.5 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
UBEXA 80MG TAB | INR 159 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
URICOSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
URICOSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 142.2 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
URIEASE 40MG TAB | INR 112 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
URIFEB 40MG TAB | INR for | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
URIFIX 40MG TAB | INR 50.25 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
URIWAY-40 TAB | INR 85 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
UROSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 149 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
VILSTAT 40MG TAB | INR 75 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
VILSTAT 80MG TAB | INR 123.8 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
XANFEB 40MG TAB | INR 68.1 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
XANURIX 40MG TAB | INR 88 for 10 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ZURIG 40MG TAB | INR 256.6 for 30 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
ZURIG 80MG TAB | INR 479.7 for 30 TABLETS | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |