Febuget 80 Tablet

Febuget 80 composition includes a potent API known as Febuxostat. It is used to treat gout patients for whom allopurinol treatment did not work well or was not effective in lowering hyperuricemia or high blood uric acid.

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Complete Handbook on Febuget 80 Tablet: Usage and Insight

Medicine Febuget 80 Tablet
Marketed By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Active Ingredient Febuxostat (80mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Consume Type Oral

Febuget 80 Tablet- Introduction

Febuxostat 80 mg dosage lowers your body’s uric acid production. Gout symptoms may arise from an accumulation of uric acid. When a person has gout, it is used to prevent excessive uric acid production.

Note: Febuxostat should only be recommended to individuals who are unable to take allopurinol or whose allopurinol is no longer effective.

How Febuget 80 Tablet Works: A Closer Look

The primary mechanism of action of febuxostat is the selective inhibition of xanthine oxidase, which lowers the amount of uric acid produced. This inhibition helps to reduce gout-related symptoms. However, because of its pharmacokinetics, doctors may customize the dosing regimens based on individual factors.  

Use

Treatment of Gout

Febuget 80 Tablet- The Benefits 

Treatment of Gout

Febuget 80 MG Tablet is used to prevent and cure gout. The body produces too much uric acid, which crystallizes and can lead to gout, which is characterized by painful, swollen joints around the joints. This drug helps to reduce blood levels of uric acid to address this condition effectively.

Febuget 80 Tablet- A Usage Guide

  • Take febuxostat exactly as prescribed by your health care provider.
  • Take one tablet every day at the same time every day, whether or not you are eating.
  • Don’t change the prescribed dosage without first talking to your physician.
  • Ask your pharmacist or physician any queries you may have.
  • Even if you are not having a gout episode, keep taking febuxostat as prescribed.

Note: Ensure your gout attack symptoms are fully resolved before starting febuxostat tablets.

Febuget 80 Tablet- Side Effects

The majority of the Febuxostat 80 mg side effects fade away as your body adjusts to the medicine. If they persist longer than expected, it is advisable to book an appointment with your doctor.

Common Side Effects 

  • Gout flares
  • Joint pain
  • Nausea
  • Mild rash
  • Liver problem

[Note: Different side effects can result from different drugs. Consult the official prescribing information for the medication in question for accurate information regarding its unique side effects, or ask your healthcare professional for guidance.]

 

Febuget 80 Tablet – A Guide to Safety

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  Alcohol

Caution

While there is no discernible interaction between alcohol and febuxostat, it does raise blood urate levels, which may increase your risk of gout attacks.

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  Pregnancy

Caution

There is not enough information on the usage of febuxostat in pregnancy to draw conclusions about the drug’s potential to have a negative impact on development. Your doctor will decide if it is suitable for you or not.

 warnings

  Breast feeding

Caution

Data regarding febuxostat’s presence in human milk, its effects on nursing infants, or its impact on milk production are lacking. Consult your doctor.

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  Driving

Caution

The effect is unknown. However, If you experience dizziness it is best to avoid driving

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  Liver

Caution

Studies involving patients with significant liver impairment have not been carried out. These patients need to be treated with caution.

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 Kidney

Caution

Febuxostat dose for patients with severe renal impairment should be limited to 40 mg once daily. 

Fact Box

Chemical Group Thiazole Derivative
Addictive No
Medication Class Selective xanthine oxidase/Dehydrogenase inhibitor
Action Class/Category Pain Analgesics

Swift Advice 

  • Initial use may increase gout symptoms; your doctor may prescribe additional medication for the first 6 months.
  • Do not stop febuxostat suddenly; it may worsen your condition.
  • Continue use as directed; contact your doctor if symptoms don’t improve after 6 months or worsen.
  • Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver function.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: How long should I take Febuget 80 Tablet?

A: Take Febuget 80 Tablets exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more, more often, or for longer than prescribed. Your uric acid levels may be checked within 2 weeks of starting this medication.

Q: Can I stop taking febuxostat?

A: You should not stop taking febuxostat suddenly, as it may worsen your condition. For best results, continue using the medication as directed. If your symptoms do not improve after 6 months or get worse, contact your doctor.

Q: How long does it take to lower uric acid with febuxostat?

A: Febuxostat begins working within one hour of taking it, with effects lasting several hours. It may take up to two weeks to achieve its full effect in some patients.

Q: Can you take febuxostat 40 mg on an empty stomach?

A: Yes, you can take febuxostat with or without food. It can also be taken with an antacid if needed.

Q:  Who is the leading exporter of Febuget 80?

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