FEBUXOSTAT

Overview

FEBUXOSTAT is a Schedule H drug.
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: Gout

Frequently 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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

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 Breathing

Common Side-Effects

FEBUXOSTAT : Skin Rash, Joint Pain, Diarrhoea, Head Headache, Nausea

Serious 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 Discoloration

Rare 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 Failure

Technical Classification

FEBUXOSTAT is categorized as: ANTIHYPERURICEMIC AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with FEBUXOSTAT as Ingredient

ABUSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
ANTIURIC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
ANTIURIC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
ARBON 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
ARBON 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
BUXORIC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
BUXORIC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
CRYSTCARE 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
CRYSTCARE 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
EBUXO 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
EBUXO 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FABULAS 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FABULAS 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FABULON 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FABULON 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FABUZEST 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FBX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FBX 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBLORIC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBOXA 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBOXA 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBS 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUBEST 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUBEST 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUCAD 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUCARE 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUCARE 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUCIP 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUCIP 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUDAY 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUDAY 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUFIX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUGAL 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUGET 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUGET 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80 MG
FEBUGOOD 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUGOOD 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80 MG
FEBULAS 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUMAC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUMAC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBURIC 20MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG
FEBURIC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBURIC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80 MG
FEBUS 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUSET 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUSET 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUTAC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUTAC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUTAX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUTAX 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUTAZ 20MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG
FEBUTAZ 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUTAZ 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80 MG
FEBUVEL 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUVEL 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUXOR 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBUXOR 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FEBUXOR TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUXOSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FEBUZEX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEBZEAL 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FEXANTO TABFEBUXOSTAT
FEXOSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FIXSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FOXSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FOXSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FOXSTAT TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FUBOX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FUBOX 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FUBRA 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FUBRA 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FURIC 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
FURIC 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FURITAS 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FURITAS 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
FXO 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
FXO 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
GOUSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
GOUSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
GOUTCHEK 40 TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
GOUTCHEK 80 TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
REVIFAB 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
REVIFAB 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
SEBUXO 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
SEGERA 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
UBEXA 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
UBEXA 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
URICOSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
URICOSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
URIEASE 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
URIFEB 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
URIFIX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
URIWAY-40 TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
UROSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
VILSTAT 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
VILSTAT 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG
XANFEB 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
XANURIX 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG
ZURIG 40MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 40 MG
ZURIG 80MG TABFEBUXOSTAT 80 MG