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Febucip is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Gout. The alternative uses of Febucip have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Febucip. 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 Febucip have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Febucip normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Febucip's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Febucip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Febucip have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Febucip with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Febucip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Febucip 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 Febucip safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Febucip. If you are pregnant, do not take Febucip without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Febucip safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Febucip. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Febucip on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Febucip. 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 Febucip on the Liver?
Side effects of Febucip rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Febucip on the Heart?
Febucip may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Febucip 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 Febucip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Febucip habit forming or addictive?
Febucip does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Febucip since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Febucip only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Febucip is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Febucip
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Febucip, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Febucip
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Febucip.
Yes, Febucip 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.
The dose of Febucip varies from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. Usually, Febucip 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.
Febucip 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.
Yes, Febucip 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.
Rarely, Febucip causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Febucip, this problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 217
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