Febloric, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Gout. Secondary and off-label uses of Febloric have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Febloric depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Febloric have been listed ahead. These side effects of Febloric are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Febloric is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Febloric's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Febloric contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Febloric with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Febloric is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Febloric is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Febloric safe for pregnant women?
Febloric can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Febloric safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Febloric. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Febloric on the Kidneys?
Febloric can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Febloric on the Liver?
Side effects of Febloric rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Febloric on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Febloric. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Febloric should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febloric unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febloric habit forming or addictive?
Febloric is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febloric as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Febloric only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Febloric is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febloric
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Febloric together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febloric
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febloric with alcohol.
Take Febloric as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Febloric may cause joint pain (arthralgia). It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience intense joint pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take some rest even after that it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Febloric can raise or elevate blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of the high blood sugar level is unknown. If you notice high blood sugar levels after taking this drug, then discuss it with your doctor who might change the dosage of your current medications.
Febloric is a brand name of febuxostat and it comes in the form of a tablet. It is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of gout (arthritis that causes intense pain and redness in the joints due to deposition of uric acid crystals). Apart from the management of gout Febloric is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
Febloric contains febuxostat that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme which is responsible for uric acid production in our body that results in disruption in the biosynthesis of uric acid which helps in decreasing its abnormally high levels. The decreased levels of uric acid prevent the formation of uric acid crystals and calcium oxalate crystals.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 548-549
