Goustat 80 MG Tablet

Goustat 80 MG Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gout. The symptoms could be swelling, pain, soreness, redness and stiffness in certain joints of the body. 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.

Your dosage of Goustat 80 MG Tablet 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 by mouth. You can have the medicine with food or without it. Usually, it is taken once in a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

Your doctor must be informed if you ever had a medical history of cancer, liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, organ transplantation or a stroke before being prescribed to Goustat 80 MG Tablet. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk.

The common side effects of Goustat 80 MG Tablet include joint pain, nausea, rash or a flare up of gout. At times, it can also lead to inaccurate results if you undergo a liver function test. These side effects are generally mild in nature and tend to go away in a few days. However, consult your doctor immediately in case of serious side effects like:

• Tiredness, sudden weight loss, loss of appetite, dark urine or discomfort in the upper right portion of the abdomen; indicating a liver problem
• Chest pain, dizziness, cold sweats, vomiting or difficulty in breathing
• Severe headache, weakness, numbness, lack of coordination and slurred speech
• An allergic reaction, causing your throat or tongue to swell or trouble breathing

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. Effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advicable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Gout

  Goustat 80 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints,

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended in the patients with known history of allergy to Goustat 80 MG Tablet.

• Abdominal Pain

• Blurred Vision

• Chest Discomfort

• Fast Heartbeat

• Itching Or Rash

• Pale Skin

• Yellow Colored Eyes Or Skin

• Decreased Interest In Sexual Intercourse

• Unexpected Weight Gain Or Loss

• Throat Irritation

• 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. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Goustat 80 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Febarto 80 MG Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• Febutaz 80 MG Tablet

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• Fabulas 80 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Belosix 80 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Nitroject 50 MG Injection

  Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd

• 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.

• Overdose instructions

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.

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• United States

• Japan

Goustat 80 MG Tablet 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 that involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

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

• 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.

• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Azathioprine

  Goustat 80 MG Tablet 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

  Goustat 80 MG Tablet 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.