Description
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CompositionFebuxostat (80mg)
UsageGout
StorageStore at room temperature (10-30°C)
MG Medicals, Briefing of Febutaz 80mg 100 Tablet
Uses of Febutaz 80mg 100 TabletIn Gout
Febutaz 80 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Febutaz 80 Tablet is used to prevent and treat gout. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in your body. When the level becomes too high, crystals may form in and around certain joints and your kidneys. This can cause sudden and severe pain, redness, warmth, and swelling. This medicine works by preventing crystals from forming and reducing the levels of uric acid in your blood. This makes it less likely that you will suffer the symptoms and make them milder if you do have them. It is usually for long-term treatment and should be taken regularly until the dose is completed.
Febutaz 80mg 100 Tablet side reactionsDiarrhea; Headache; Increased liver enzymes; Nausea; Skin rash; Gout flares
How to take Febutaz 80mg 100 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Febutaz 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Febutaz 80mg 100 Tablet worksFebutaz 80 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Febutaz 80mg 100 Tablet
- Febutaz 80 Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals which can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low.
- Febutaz 80 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because of the formation of more crystals in your joints. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet (eg. avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian foods) and drinking plenty of fluids.
- Some of the common side effects of this medicine are headache, diarrhea, nausea, skin rash and a temporary increase in gout symptoms (rapid onset of severe pain, warmth, and redness in the joint). However, do not stop taking it. Your doctor may advise you some painkillers and additional medicines to help you reduce or prevent these symptoms. Rarely, some people may get a severe allergic reaction (difficulty in breathing, hives, swelling of face and throat, weakness) which may need urgent medical attention. Also, tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of liver disease like persistent nausea, dark urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart problems, stroke, thyroid problems, or kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine is best avoided. Check with your doctor. You will need regular blood tests while taking this medicine to check that your liver is working properly.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
caution
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febutaz 80 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Febutaz 80 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
consult your doctor
Febutaz 80 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
unsafe
Febutaz 80 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Febutaz 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.
Febutaz 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
caution
Febutaz 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febutaz 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 80 Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 80 Tablet in these patients.
Liver
caution
Febutaz 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febutaz 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 80 Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available regarding the use of Febutaz 80 Tablet in these patients.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Febutaz 80 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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