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Febuxor 80 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Gout are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Febuxor 80 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Febuxor 80 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Febuxor 80 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Febuxor 80 Tablet 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.
It is also important to note that Febuxor 80 Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Febuxor 80 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Febuxor 80 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Febuxor 80 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Febuxor 80 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Febuxor 80 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Febuxor 80 Tablet 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 Febuxor 80 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Febuxor shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Febuxor 80 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Febuxor. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Febuxor 80 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Febuxor. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Febuxor 80 Tablet on the Liver?
Febuxor is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Febuxor 80 Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Febuxor. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febuxor 80 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febuxor 80 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Febuxor 80 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febuxor 80 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Febuxor 80 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Febuxor 80 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febuxor 80 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Febuxor 80 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuxor 80 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Febuxor 80 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Febuxor 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.
Febuxor 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 Febuxor is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
Yes, Febuxor 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.
Rarely, Febuxor causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Febuxor, this problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Yes, Febuxor has been reported to causes diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately without any further delay.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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