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Feburic 40 MG Tablet

Manufacturer :  Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Febuxostat
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Feburic 40 MG Tablet

Feburic 40 MG Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gouty arthritis. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme. This enzyme helps the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk. Also, your doctor must be informed before being prescribed this medication, if you ever had a-

  • Medical history of cancer
  • Liver disease
  • Heart disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Organ transplantation
  • stroke

Dosage of the medication depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history, and reaction to the first dose. It is available in tablet form to be taken orally. You can have the medicine with or without food. Usually, it is taken once a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

    What are the uses of Feburic 40 MG Tablet

    • Gout

    • Gouty Arthritis

    • Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood

    What are the contraindications of Feburic 40 MG Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Feburic 40 MG Tablet ?

    • Itching Or Rash

    • Headache

    • Diarrhoea

    • Liver Damage

    • Oedema

    Key highlights of Feburic 40 MG Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15 to 24 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 1.5 hours.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      No clear data is available about the presence of this medicine in the human breast milk. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Caution must be taken while consuming alcohol with this medication. Kindly consult your doctor for more details.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medication may cause side effects that might affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving should be avoided if any of the side effect occurs.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

    What are the substitutes for Feburic 40 MG Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Feburic 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of an overdose, doctor should be consulted immediately. The overdose symptoms are restlessness, confusion and dizziness. As per the severity of the symptoms, the supportive measures like gastric lavage are initiated.

    How does this medication work?

    The drug belongs to the class xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme thus inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid without affecting the enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

      What are the interactions of Feburic 40 MG Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

        • Azathioprine: This medication is known to increase the levels of azathioprine and can cause serious effects. Inform the doctor if you are receiving these medications. An alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
        • Theophylline: This medication is known to increase the levels of theophylline and can cause serious effects. Inform the doctor if you are receiving these medications. Required dose adjustments or an alternate medicine should be considered based on the clinical condition.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Secondary Hyperuricemia

        This medicine is not recommended in the patients with malignant disease, tumor lysis syndrome or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome where uric acid levels are highly elevated.

      FAQs about Feburic 40 MG Tablet

      • Ques : What is Feburic 40 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Feburic 40 MG is a medication which has Febuxostat as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by decreasing the serum uric acid.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Feburic 40 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Feburic tablet is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as High blood uric acid and Painful joint conditions.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Feburic 40 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Chest discomfort, Fast heartbeat, Itching or rash, etc are possible side effects.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Feburic 40 MG Tablet?

        Ans : Feburic should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      References

      • Febuxostat- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 16 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/febuxostat

      • Febuxostat- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 16 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB04854

      • ULORIC- febuxostat tablet- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019. [Cited 16 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=54de10ef-fe5f-4930-b91d-6bbb04c664bd

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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