Febumac

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  • Contains / Salt: Febuxostat (40 mg)
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    Febumac Information

    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 Benefits & Uses

    Febumac is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Febumac Dosage & How to Take

    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

    Age Group Dosage
    Adult
    • Disease: Gout
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
    Geriatric
    • Disease: Gout
    • Before or After Meal: Either
    • Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg
    • Dosage Form: Tablet
    • Dosage Route: Oral
    • Frequency: 1 daily
    • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
    • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

    Febumac Related Warnings

    • 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.

      Severe
    • 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.

      Severe
    • 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.

      Moderate
    • What is the effect of Febumac on the Liver?


      Febumac is rarely harmful for the liver.

      Mild
    • 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.

      Moderate


    Severe Interaction of Febumac with Other Drugs

    Febumac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Severe

    Moderate



    Febumac Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Febumac unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Febumac

    • Is this Febumac habit forming or addictive?


      Febumac does not cause addiction.

      No
    • 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.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Febumac only as per medical advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, the use of Febumac in mental disorders is not effective.

      No

    Febumac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • 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.

      Unknown
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Febumac


      Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Febumac with alcohol.

      Unknown


    Frequently asked Questions about Febumac

    Question about 5 years ago

    How to take Febumac?

    Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

    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.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Does Febumac cause joint pain?

    Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

    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.

    Question about 5 years ago

    What is Febumac?

    Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

    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.

    Question about 4 years ago

    Is Febumac an uricosuric agent?

    Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

    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.

    Question almost 5 years ago

    Can Febumac cause headache?

    Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

    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.



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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    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

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