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Febumac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Gout are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Febumac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Febumac. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Febumac have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Febumac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Febumac's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Febumac related warnings talks about Febumac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Febumac contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Febumac have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Febumac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Febumac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Febumac safe for pregnant women?
Febumac has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Febumac without medical advice.
Is the use of Febumac safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Febumac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Febumac on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Febumac. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Febumac on the Liver?
Side effects of Febumac rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Febumac on the Heart?
Febumac may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Febumac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febumac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febumac habit forming or addictive?
Febumac is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Febumac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Febumac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Febumac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Febumac
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Febumac and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febumac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Febumac.
The dose of Febumac varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Febumac is taken once a day with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, you are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Febumac may cause joint pain (arthralgia). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Febumac is a brand name of febuxostat and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the management of gout Febumac is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
No, Febumac is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febumac contains febuxostat which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.
Yes, Febumac may cause headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug then take a mild painkiller and apply balm even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 548-549