Febutec-80 Tablet 10's
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Febutec-80 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. Febutec-80 Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Febutec-80 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. Febutec-80 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febutec-80 Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 Tablet . The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febutec-80 Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febutec-80 Tablet .
Febutec-80 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. Febutec-80 Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
You should avoid taking Febutec-80 Tablet if you are allergic to Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 Tablet should not be given to them.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Febutec-80 Tablet interacts with anticancer medications (mercaptopurine, methotrexate), immunosuppressant medications (azathioprine), antidiabetic medications (rosiglitazone), and antiasthma medications (theophylline).
Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so avoid taking alcohol with Febutec-80 Tablet . Limit the purine-rich diet.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines, hyperuricemia (an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood), heart diseases, liver or kidney diseases before taking Febutec-80 Tablet .
Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
Please consult your doctor and check your levels of uric acid two weeks after starting Febutec-80 Tablet . Your goal is a uric acid level in your blood that is less than 6 mg/dL.
Gout: Gout is a type of arthritis called 'gouty arthritis'. It is caused by a build-up of a naturally occurring chemical (uric acid) in your body (hyperuricemia). The excess uric acid deposit and crystallize in the joints leading to pain and inflammation. The general signs and symptoms of gout include sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in the joints, mostly in the joint at the base of the big toe. Patients with gout may often experience acute attacks that result in sudden and severe pain, often waking you up in the middle of the night with the sensation that your big toe is on fire.
Alcohol
Caution
You should avoid taking alcohol while taking Febutec-80 Tablet because alcohol may affect Febutec-80 Tablet effectiveness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Febutec-80 Tablet .
Driving
Caution
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation while using Febutec-80 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 Febutec-80 Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Febutec-80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition.
Children
Caution
Febutec-80 Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of Febutec-80 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.
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