Furitas 80 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Information

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Gout are some of its major therapeutic uses. Furitas 80 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Furitas 80 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Furitas 80 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Furitas 80 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Furitas 80 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Furitas 80 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Furitas Benefits & Uses
Furitas Dosage & How to Take
Furitas Side Effects
Furitas Related Warnings
Furitas Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Furitas
Furitas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)

Other Benefits

High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Furitas should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Furitas may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Furitas can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Furitas on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Furitas 80 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Furitas can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furitas 80 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Furitas 80 Mg Tablet

Is this Furitas 80 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Furitas 80 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Furitas 80 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Furitas 80 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Furitas 80 Mg Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Furitas 80 Mg Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Furitas 80 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Furitas 80 Mg Tablet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Furitas 80 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Furitas cause drowsiness?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furitas may cause drowsiness or sleepiness in few cases only. If you are experiencing drowsiness after taking this drug then please refrain from activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injuries.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Furitas a pain-killer?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

No, Furitas is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Furitas work?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Furitas 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Furitas?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Furitas 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 Furitas is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Furitas cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furitas 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.