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Kaius 40mg 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. Kaius 40mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.
No, Do not discontinue Kaius 40mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Kaius 40mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. If you stop taking Kaius 40mg Tablet, your uric acid levels will likely remain high and continue to cause gout symptoms.
Kaius 40mg Tablet is not recommended if you have heart disease; taking Kaius 40mg Tablet may cause serious heart problems, which can be life-threatening in some cases. So, please consult your doctor before taking the Kaius 40mg Tablet.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Kaius 40mg Tablet.
The dose and duration of Kaius 40mg Tablet depend upon your medical condition. It may take several months before Kaius 40mg Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Kaius 40mg Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.
It is best taken in the morning. You can take Kaius 40mg Tablet with or without food. Keep taking Kaius 40mg Tablet every day, to prevent gout attacks.
Alcohol
Caution
You should avoid taking alcohol while taking Kaius 40mg Tablet because alcohol may affect Kaius 40mg Tablet effectiveness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Kaius 40mg Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There is limited data on how Kaius 40mg Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Kaius 40mg Tablet.
Driving
Caution
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation while using Kaius 40mg Tablet. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Kaius 40mg Tablet.
Kidney
Caution
Kaius 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition.
Children
Caution
Kaius 40mg Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of Kaius 40mg Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.
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About Kaius 40mg Tablet
Kaius 40mg 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. Kaius 40mg Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Kaius 40mg 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. Kaius 40mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Kaius 40mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Kaius 40mg 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 Kaius 40mg 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 Kaius 40mg 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 Kaius 40mg Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Kaius 40mg 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 Kaius 40mg 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 Kaius 40mg Tablet. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Kaius 40mg Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Kaius 40mg Tablet.
Uses of Kaius 40mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Kaius 40mg 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. Kaius 40mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
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Side Effects of Kaius 40mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Kaius 40mg Tablet if you are allergic to Kaius 40mg Tablet, or have heart-related problems, as it increases the risk of a heart attack. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders. Caution is required before taking Kaius 40mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or already a breastfeeding mother. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Kaius 40mg Tablet should not be given to them.
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