- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Jul 13, 2023
Febustat 40mg Tab
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Product Overview
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET contains Febuxostat, which belongs to a group of medicines called Antigout agents. It is used in the treatment of gout (common and complex form of arthritis that occurs when too much uric acid crystallises and deposits in the joints, resulting in sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe). It is also used to prevent accumulation of high blood levels of uric acid in the blood.
Uses
- Treats gout
- Prevents accumulation of high uric acid levels in the blood
Side Effect
- Liver function test results appear abnormal
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Nausea
- Exaggerated gout symptoms
- Oedema
How to use
Take FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight.
How It works
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET works by blocking the action of enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which is involved in the process of converting hypoxanthine into uric acid (purine metabolism pathway). This type of action reduces high uric acid level in gout and blood cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
What if you forget to take?
Consult with your physician for the next dose.
Safety Advice for Febustat 40mg Tab
PREGNANCY
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use by pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use by breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, sleepy, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation after taking FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET.
LIVER
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients who have or had liver disease or liver function test abnormalities. Consult your doctor for advice before taking FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the side effects of FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET?
FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET can commonly cause side effects such as abnormal liver function test results, diarrhea, headache, skin rash, nausea, exaggerated gout symptoms and oedema. If you feel any of these getting worse, please consult your doctor immediately.
What happens if I stop taking FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET?
Once you are prescribed FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET it is very important that you do not stop taking it unless advised by your doctor or unless side effects develop. If FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET treatment is stopped, there is a high risk that your gout may worsen. You should continue to take it even if you do not have symptoms.
Is FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET good for kidney?
No, FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET might affect the function of the kidney, resulting in kidney stones, changes in the amount of urine, abnormally frequent urination, and an increased level of proteins in the urine). If you experience any of these symptoms while taking FEBUSTAT 40MG TABLET, please consult your doctor immediately.