Febustat 40 MG Tablet

Febustat 40 MG Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gouty arthritis. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme. This enzyme helps the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk. Also, your doctor must be informed before being prescribed this medication, if you ever had a-

• Medical history of cancer
• Liver disease
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Organ transplantation
• stroke

Dosage of the medication depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history, and reaction to the first dose. It is available in tablet form to be taken orally. You can have the medicine with or without food. Usually, it is taken once a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

• Gout

• Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood

• Gouty Arthritis

• Allergy

• Itching Or Rash

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Liver Damage

• Oedema

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15 to 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 1.5 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  No clear data is available about the presence of this medicine in the human breast milk. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patient with liver disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Caution must be taken while consuming alcohol with this medication. Kindly consult your doctor for more details.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medication may cause side effects that might affect the alertness of the patient. Thus driving should be avoided if any of the side effect occurs.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Febustat 40 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Ebuxo 40 MG Tablet

  Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

• Goutchek 40 MG Tablet

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Belosix 40 MG Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Febucad 40 MG Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Monit-Gtn 2.6 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medicine belongs to the class xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme thus inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid without affecting the enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Do not use this medicine in combination with Azathioprine and Theophylline.

• Interaction with Disease

  It is not recommended in the patients with malignant disease, tumour lysis syndrome or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome where uric acid levels are highly elevated.

• Ques : What is Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is helpful in decreasing the symptoms of gouty arthritis.

• Ques : What is the use of Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It is used to treat symptoms like swelling, pain, soreness, redness and stiffness in certain joints of the body associated with gout or arthritis.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This drug can cause quite a few side effects like diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to the use of Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Use of Febustat 40 MG Tablet is contraindicated in patients being treated with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, theophylline, and in patients who develop hypersensitivity to the drug.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Febustat 40 MG Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Febustat 40 MG Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : You can have the medicine with food or without it. Usually, it is taken once a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How long should I take Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : It should be taken for duration which is prescribed by the doctor as duration usually varies from person to person and also depends on the medical condition.

• Ques : Is Febustat 40 MG Tablet better than allopurinol?

  Ans : Research and trials on humans have revealed that Febustat 40 MG Tablet is better than allopurinol for decreasing the uric acid levels.

• Ques : What is the best time to take Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : You must consult a doctor to know the timings, however, one must prefer taking it the same time everyday.

• Ques : Can Febustat 40 MG Tablet cause kidney damage?

  Ans : Febustat 40 MG Tablet can cause problems related to kidneys which may lead to conditions of blood in the urine, frequent urination and kidney stones. Consult a doctor if you are facing such symptoms.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Febustat 40 MG Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?

  Ans : Do not stop taking this drug without consulting a doctor as the symptoms can occur if the course of treatment is not completed.

• Ques : What are the things which I need to know while taking Febustat 40 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Febustat 40 MG Tablet can cause some problems related to heart and related symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. Hence, consult a doctor if you encounter these symptoms.

• Ques : Can Febustat 40 MG Tablet cause any liver problems?

  Ans : The use of this drug may also lead to liver problems, hence blood tests should be done regularly during the course of treatment.

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