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Febuplus 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 Febuplus safe for pregnant women?
Febuplus has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Febuplus without medical advice.
Is the use of Febuplus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Febuplus . So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Febuplus on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Febuplus . If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Febuplus on the Liver?
Febuplus may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Febuplus on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Febuplus . If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Febuplus 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 Febuplus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febuplus habit forming or addictive?
Febuplus is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Febuplus does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Febuplus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Febuplus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febuplus
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Febuplus and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuplus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Febuplus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Febuplus 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.
Yes, Febuplus might lower your blood pressure (hypotension) It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing lightheadedness or blurry vision (symptoms of low blood pressure) after taking this drug then try to sit down and take rest for a while till it subsides, also inform to the doctor without further delay.
Febuplus 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 Febuplus is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
Yes, Febuplus might cause constipation in some patients. The exact cause of constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
No, Febuplus is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febuplus contains febuxostat which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It decreases the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase enzyme which is essential for the biosynthesis of uric acid.
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References
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