Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.
Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s. 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s.
Medicinal Benefits
Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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. Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.
Drug Warnings
You should avoid taking Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s if you are allergic to Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s, 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s 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 Febutaz 40 Tablet 15’s should not be given to them.
SIDE EFFECTS OF FEBUTAZ TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Febutaz
Diarrhea
Headache
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