Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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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: 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
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: OralPrecautions
- 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 AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with FEBUXOSTAT as Ingredient
ABUSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ANTIURIC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ANTIURIC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
ARBON 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ARBON 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
BUXORIC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
BUXORIC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
CRYSTCARE 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
CRYSTCARE 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
EBUXO 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
EBUXO 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABULAS 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FABULAS 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABULON 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FABULON 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FABUZEST 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FBX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FBX 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBLORIC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBOXA 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBOXA 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBS 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUBEST 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUBEST 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCAD 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCARE 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUCARE 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUCIP 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUCIP 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUDAY 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUDAY 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUFIX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGAL 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGET 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUGET 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUGOOD 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUGOOD 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBULAS 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUMAC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUMAC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBURIC 20MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG |
FEBURIC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBURIC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUS 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUSET 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUSET 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUTAC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUTAX 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUTAZ 20MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 20.0 MG |
FEBUTAZ 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUTAZ 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |
FEBUVEL 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUVEL 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUXOR 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBUXOR 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FEBUXOR TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUXOSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FEBUZEX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEBZEAL 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FEXANTO TAB | FEBUXOSTAT |
FEXOSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FIXSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FOXSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FOXSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FOXSTAT TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FUBOX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FUBOX 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FUBRA 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FUBRA 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FURIC 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
FURIC 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FURITAS 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FURITAS 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
FXO 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
FXO 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
GOUSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
GOUSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
GOUTCHEK 40 TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
GOUTCHEK 80 TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
REVIFAB 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
REVIFAB 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
SEBUXO 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
SEGERA 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
UBEXA 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
UBEXA 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
URICOSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
URICOSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
URIEASE 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
URIFEB 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
URIFIX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
URIWAY-40 TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
UROSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
VILSTAT 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
VILSTAT 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80.0 MG |
XANFEB 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
XANURIX 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40.0 MG |
ZURIG 40MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 40 MG |
ZURIG 80MG TAB | FEBUXOSTAT 80 MG |