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Febumac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Gout are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Febumac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Febumac. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Febumac have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Febumac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Febumac's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Febumac related warnings talks about Febumac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Febumac contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Febumac have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Febumac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Febumac 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 Febumac safe for pregnant women?
Febumac shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Febumac safe during breastfeeding?
Febumac 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 Febumac on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Febumac. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Febumac on the Liver?
Febumac is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Febumac on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Febumac. 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.
Febumac 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 Febumac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febumac habit forming or addictive?
Febumac does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Febumac as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Febumac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Febumac in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Febumac
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Febumac, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febumac
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febumac with alcohol.
The dose of Febumac varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Febumac is taken once a day with or without food because the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, you are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Febumac 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.
Febumac 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 Febumac is sometimes also given for hyperuricemia (an excess of uric acid in the blood) which is caused by chemotherapy drugs.
No, Febumac is not a uricosuric agent which promotes the excretion of uric acid from the body. Febumac 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.
Yes, Febumac 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
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