ingredient Febuxostat 80mg
substitutes Febuget 80mg 10s x 10, zurig 80 mg 10s x 3
treatment gout
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Medicine Overview by Anukar Pharmacy
( Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott )
TreatmentFebustat 80 Tablet is used in the treatment of gout.
Side EffectsIncreased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea, Skin rash
Method of UseTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Febustat 80 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott WorksFebustat 80 Tablet is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.
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( Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott )
Suggestions
- Your doctor has prescribed Febustat 80 Tablet to reduce episodes of gout attack.
- Take Febustat 80 Tablet at the same time every day, with or without food.
- Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febustat 80 Tablet.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a rash. This could be a sign of allergy and should go away on discontinuing Febustat 80 Tablet.
- When you first start taking Febustat 80 Tablet, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Febustat 80
- Tablet on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Febustat 80 Tablet as it may cause your gout to flare up.
Warning by Anukar Pharmacy
( Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott )
Special precautions for Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott Heads up
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Alcohol
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caution | Taking alcohol can increase your uric acid levels and hence aggravate gout. |
Pregnancy
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WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS | Febustat 80 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation
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caution | Febustat 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Driving
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Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Febustat 80 Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability. | |
Kidney
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Febustat 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febustat 80 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of Febustat 80 Tablet in these patients. | |
Liver
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Febustat 80 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febustat 40 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of Febustat 80 Tablet in these patients. |
Suggestion by Anukar Pharmacy on missing a dose
( Febustat 80mg 100 Tablets, Abbott )
If you miss a dose of Febustat 80 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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