Febuxostat is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Gout. Other than this, Febuxostat has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Febuxostat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Febuxostat as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Febuxostat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Febuxostat's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Febuxostat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Febuxostat related warnings section.
The section on Febuxostat contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Febuxostat have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Febuxostat is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Febuxostat 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Febuxostat is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Febuxostat safe for pregnant women?
Febuxostat has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Febuxostat without medical advice.
Is the use of Febuxostat safe during breastfeeding?
Febuxostat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Febuxostat on the Kidneys?
Febuxostat may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Febuxostat on the Liver?
Febuxostat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Febuxostat on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Febuxostat. 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.
Febuxostat 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 Febuxostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febuxostat habit forming or addictive?
Febuxostat does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febuxostat as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Febuxostat only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Febuxostat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febuxostat
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Febuxostat with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuxostat
Information about the interaction of Febuxostat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Febuxostat is helpful in gout. It is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals. Febuxostat decreases the production of uric acid which prevents the formation of these uric acid crystals whose deposition results in the intense pain and inflammation of the joints.
Febuxostat contains febuxostat that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme which is responsible for uric acid production in our body that results in disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid which helps in decreasing its abnormally high levels. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals.
Yes, Febuxostat might lower your blood pressure (hypotension) It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and take rest for a while till it subsides, also inform to the doctor without further delay.
Yes, Febuxostat can be taken with colchicine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Febuxostat along with colchicine if taken as recommended.
No, Febuxostat is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febuxostat 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.
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
