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Furitas 40 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Gout are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Furitas 40 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Furitas 40 Mg Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Furitas 40 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Furitas 40 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Furitas 40 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Furitas 40 Mg Tablet 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 Furitas 40 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Furitas should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Furitas should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Furitas 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 Furitas 40 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Furitas on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Furitas. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Furitas 40 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Furitas 40 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Furitas 40 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Furitas 40 Mg Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Furitas 40 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Furitas 40 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Furitas 40 Mg Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Furitas 40 Mg Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Furitas 40 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Furitas 40 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Furitas may cause drowsiness or sleepiness in few cases only. If you are experiencing drowsiness after taking this drug then please refrain from activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery to avoid accidents and injuries.
No, Furitas 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.
Furitas 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.
Furitas 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 Furitas is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
Yes, Furitas 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.
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References
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