Febuxostat belongs to the xanthine oxidase inhibitors class of drugs. It works by lowering the level of uric acid produced in the body.
Febuxostat, also known by its brand names Uloric and Adenuric, is used for the long-term treatment of gout caused by elevated uric acid levels. It is usually prescribed for those who are unable to take allopurinol.
Febuxostat oral tablet is used to treat hyperuricemia (constantly high levels of uric acid) in adults.
Febuxostat helps decrease the symptoms of gout
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Book an Appointment| Febuxostat | Allopurinol |
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| Formula: C16H16N2O3S | Formula: C5H4N4O |
| Molar mass: 316.374 g/mol | Molar mass: 136.112 g/mol |
| Brand names Uloric and Adenuric | Brand name Zyloprim |
| Febuxostat is a medication used for long-term treatment of gout due to high uric acid levels. | Allopurinol is a medication used for decreasing high blood uric acid levels. |
| It is generally recommended for people who cannot take allopurinol. | It is specifically used to avoid gout, certain forms of kidney stones, and elevated uric acid levels. |
Febuxostat is a medication that is used to avoid gout attacks but not to treat them until they have occurred.
In the early stages of treatment, the most common side effect of febuxostat is a rise in gout attacks. However, if you do experience a gout spell, do not stop taking febuxostat. Treat the assault as you usually would. The majority of people have no such side effects.
Feburic 40 is a brand name for febuxostat 40 mg, a medication used to lower uric acid levels in patients with gout.
Febustat 40 mg is used primarily to manage and prevent gout by reducing uric acid levels in the blood.
Hepatotoxicity is a condition in which the liver is damaged. Liver test anomalies have been identified in 2% to 13% (average 3.5%) of febuxostat patients, but the symptoms are usually mild to moderate and self-limited.
Febuxostat has been shown to be safe and effective in patients with mild to extreme renal impairment, and there is no need to change the dose in these cases. To assess the effectiveness and safety of febuxostat in patients with CKD and hyperuricemia, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis.
In patients with mild-to-moderate renal disability, the safety and efficacy of febuxostat have been demonstrated without dose adjustments. Allopurinol and febuxostat have been shown in a number of studies to be successful in lowering blood pressure (BP) and slowing the progression of CKD.
Febuxostat was more effective than allopurinol at the widely used fixed daily dose of 300 mg in lowering serum urate at a daily dose of 80 mg or 120 mg. Both treatment groups saw similar decreases in gout flares and tophus fields.
The more common side effects include gout flares, liver function abnormalities, diarrhea, nausea, rash, headache, and edema. So, yes it can cause diarrhea in some patients.
Regular monitoring of liver function, uric acid levels, and cardiovascular health is important while using febuxostat.
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