apollo
0
  1. Home
  2. Medicine
  3. Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 10's

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

Composition :

FEBUXOSTAT-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Steris Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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. Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

About Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet

Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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. Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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. Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet . 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet . The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet .

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

How does the drug interact with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Mercaptopurine with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet can increase the blood levels of mercaptopurine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mercaptopurine with Febuoxate 40 mg 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Taking azathioprine and Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet together can increase the blood levels of azathioprine

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Azathioprine with Febuoxate 40 mg 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.
FebuxostatLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet with lomitapide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febuoxate 40 mg 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 Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Teriflunomide with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febuoxate 40 mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet with leflunomide can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febuoxate 40 mg 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.
How does the drug interact with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet with ketoconazole can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Febuoxate 40 mg 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.
FebuxostatMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet with Mipomersen can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Febuoxate 40 mg 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- GOUT MEDICATIONS
0

FAQs

Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet 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. Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.

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

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

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Febuoxate 40 mg Tablet .

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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Tanaji Chowk, Mumbai
Other Info - FEB0199

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Author Details

Doctor imageWe provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant information

rxMedicinePrescription drug

Whats That

tooltip

Drug-Diseases Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Have a query?

winter care Floating Button
winter care Floating Button