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Composition :

FEBUXOSTAT-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Medicaid Labs Llp

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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Medicinal Benefits

Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is a class of medications called xanthine oxidase (enzyme that helps your body to make the uric acid) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the level of uric acid that is made in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

About Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's

Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's belongs to a class of anti-gout medications, also known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors, widely used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. Gout is a chronic condition that occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterized by intense pain and swelling at the affected joints. Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's contains febuxostat. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that helps your body make uric acid), thereby reducing the level of uric acid in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, rash, inaccurate liver function test results, gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night), localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects of Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking a Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's of your own. Stopping it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of increased uric acid levels and future gout attacks. Inform your doctor if you have allergic to Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's may cause heart problems that can lead to heart attack), or have kidney/liver disease. Some people experience more gout flare-ups when you start taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's. You should continue taking this drug even if gout flare-ups occur. Your doctor may give you combination therapy to prevent flare-ups when you start Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's.

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How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Taking azathioprine and Febucaid 40 Tablet together can increase the blood levels of azathioprine

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Azathioprine with Febucaid 40 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mercaptopurine with Febucaid 40 Tablet can increase the blood levels of mercaptopurine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mercaptopurine with Febucaid 40 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Febucaid 40 Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febucaid 40 Tablet with Leflunomide can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
FebuxostatMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Febucaid 40 Tablet with Mipomersen can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Febucaid 40 Tablet with Mipomersen can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Teriflunomide with Febucaid 40 Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febucaid 40 Tablet and Teriflunomide together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
FebuxostatLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Febucaid 40 Tablet with lomitapide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febucaid 40 Tablet with Lomitapide can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Febucaid 40 Tablet:
Coadministration of Febucaid 40 Tablet with ketoconazole can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febucaid 40 Tablet with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, joint pain or swelling, skin rash, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI- GOUT MEDICATIONS

FAQs

Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is a class of antigout drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by decreasing a high amount of uric acid to the normal level that is made in the body. Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.

No, Do not discontinue Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's for as long as prescribed. If you stop taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's, your uric acid levels will likely remain high and continue to cause gout symptoms.

Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's is not recommended if you have heart disease; taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's may cause serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening in some cases. So, please consult your doctor before taking the Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's.

The dose and duration of Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's depend upon your medical condition. It may take several months before Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.

It is best taken in the morning. You can take Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's with or without food. Keep taking Febucaid 40 Tablet 15's every day, to prevent gout attacks.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A-W-451, Sanjay Gandhi Transport nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110042
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