₨ 310.00
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FEBUXA 40mg Tablet 20s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Febuxostat:40mg
- Manufactured by : CCL Pharmaceuticals
- Drug Strength : 40mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 20s
- Product SKU : dis_4212
Febuxostat:40mg | Antigout preparations
Alternate brands of FEBUXA 40mg Tablet 20s
| Brand Name | Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| FEBORIC 40mg Tablet 20s | ₨ 494.00 | You will pay -184 more |
| FEBULOUS 40mg Tablet 20s | ₨ 920.00 | You will pay -610 more |
| GOU-B 40mg Tablet 20s | ₨ 920.00 | You will pay -610 more |
Manufactured / Marketed By : CCL
Product Form : Tablet
Pack Size : 20sIngredients :
Febuxostat:40mg
Generic Category : Antigout preparations
How it works
FEBUXA 40mg Tablet 20s works by decreasing the amount of uric acid that is made in the body. It is used to prevent gout attacks but not to treat them once they occur.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for FEBUXA 40mg Tablet 20s
- Abdominal pain severe
- Blurred vision severe
- Chest discomfort severe
- Fast heartbeat severe
- Itching or rash severe
- Pale skin severe
- Yellow colored eyes or skin severe
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse rare
- Unexpected weight gain or loss rare
- Throat irritation rare
Uses of FEBUXA 40mg Tablet 20s
What is it prescribed for?
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Gout
Ubexa 40 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints,
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 1.5 hours.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 15 to 24 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
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.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended in the patients with known history of allergy to Ubexa 40 MG Tablet.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
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.
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Gout flare
Gout flares may occur after initiation of the treatment due to change in the serum uric acid levels. Discontinue the treatment until the symptoms completely subsided. Simultaneously gout flare prophylaxis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine should be initiated for up to 6 months.
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Cardiovascular events
This medicine in not recommended in the patients with ischemic heart disease due to the risk of cardiovascular thromboembolic events like myocardial infarction, stroke.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine is known to cause liver failure. Obtain baseline of liver function tests before initiation of the treatment. The treatment should be discontinued if the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is greater than 3 times the reference range.
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Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in the patients with severe kidney injury (CrCl less than 30 ml/min).
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Asymptomatic hyperuricemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in the patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.
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Overdose
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Azathioprine severe
- Theophylline moderate
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severe
This medicine is not recommended in the patients with malignant disease, tumor lysis syndrome or Lesch-Nyhan syndrome where uric acid levels are highly elevated.
General Instructions
Take Ubexa 40 MG Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The treatment should be started at lower doses and increase the dose gradually based on the response. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor.
Other details
- Food timings: Information not available
- Administration time: Information not available
- Sleep inducing: Information not available
References
- medlineplus.gov - Febuxostat [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609020.html [cited 14/7/2020]. 2020
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