Febuzex is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Gout. Secondary and off-label uses of Febuzex have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Febuzex. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Febuzex have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Febuzex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Febuzex's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Febuzex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Febuzex related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Febuzex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Febuzex have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Febuzex is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Febuzex 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 Febuzex safe for pregnant women?
Febuzex has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Febuzex without medical advice.
Is the use of Febuzex safe during breastfeeding?
Febuzex may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Febuzex on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Febuzex. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Febuzex on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Febuzex on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Febuzex on the Heart?
Febuzex can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Febuzex 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 Febuzex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febuzex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Febuzex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Febuzex since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Febuzex only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Febuzex is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febuzex
There is no information on the effects of taking Febuzex with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febuzex
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febuzex with alcohol.
Take Febuzex as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid unpleasant side effects.
No, Febuzex is not a pain-killer. It contains allopurinol which is an antigout agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is mainly used in the treatment of gout, hyperuricemia, and Chemotherapy-induced hyperuricemia.
No, Febuzex should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Febuzex may cause headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience a severe headache after taking this drug then take a mild painkiller and apply balm even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Febuzex 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
