Feburic is a prescription medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients should take the medication as prescribed or seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
1. Basic information about Feburic
- Generic name: Febuxostat
- Drug class: Drugs for the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout
- Brand names: Uloric®, Feburic®
- Dosage form: Film-coated tablets
- Manufacturer: Patheon France - France
- Packaging: Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets of 80mg
- Composition: Feburic contains the active ingredient Febuxostat 80mg. Excipients: Tablet core includes Lactose monohydrate, Microcrystalline cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Croscarmellose sodium, Colloidal silicon dioxide. Coating includes opadry II yellow, 85F42129 containing: Polyvinyl alcohol, Titanium dioxide (E171), Macrogol 3350, Talc, Yellow iron oxide (E172)
2. What are the uses of Feburic®?
The active ingredient febuxostat is used to reduce uric acid levels in people with gout. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the joints, causing acute symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints. Febuxostat works by reducing uric acid levels in the body.
3. Dosage of Feburic 80mg
The dosage will depend on the patient's condition and response to the medication. Patients should take this medication regularly and at the correct dosage to get the best benefits from the drug. The information provided cannot replace the advice of doctors. Therefore, you should consult your doctor before using the drug.
3.1. Dosage of Feburic 80 mg for adults
- Starting dose: 40mg once daily;
- Maintenance dose: 40mg or 80mg once daily.
4. How to use Feburic 80mg?
Patients should use the drug as directed by their doctor and check the label for accurate dosing instructions. In particular, patients should not arbitrarily use the drug at lower or higher doses or for longer than the prescribed time.
Feburic 80mg should be taken orally with or without food, usually once a day or as directed by your doctor. In particular, gout patients should take the drug at the same time each day to avoid forgetting doses.
Gout patients may experience more acute attacks within a few months of starting Feburic 80mg, even though the body is still excreting uric acid. Febuxostat is not a painkiller, so even when using the drug, patients may still have the usual pain symptoms. Your doctor may prescribe additional medications (such as colchicine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, naproxen or indomethacin) to prevent or treat gout for the first few months of using Feburic 80mg. Patients should use the prescribed gout medications as directed by their doctor for the best treatment results.
If patients have any reactions or questions during the use of the drug, please ask your doctor or pharmacist for immediate clarification.
4.1. What should patients do in case of overdose?
If you experience any acute reactions after taking the medicine or overdose, please call the emergency number 115 or go to the nearest medical facility for emergency treatment. In addition, patients should record and bring a list of medications they have taken, including both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, so that doctors can accurately understand the health condition and provide appropriate treatment.
4.2. What should patients do if they miss a dose?
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose.
5. Side effects of Feburic 80mg?
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
- Chest pain or a heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, feeling weak all over;
- Sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
- Sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
- Nausea, stomach pain, mild fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice.
Less serious side effects may nclude:
You may experience other side effects besides those listed above. If you have any questions about side effects of the drug, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice and timely treatment.
6. What to note before using Feburic 80mg?
Inform your doctor about your current health condition to get advice on the appropriate and effective dosage:
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients need to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor in this case;
- Patients allergic to any component of Feburic®;
- Patients are taking other medications (including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and dietary supplements), azathioprine (Azasan®, Imuran®), mercaptopurine (Purinethol®), or theophylline (Elixophyllin®, Theo-24®, Uniphyl®, other drugs). Your doctor may advise you not to use febuxostat if you are taking any of these medications;
- Patients intend to use the drug for children or the elderly;
- Patients who have or have had chest pain, organ transplant, cancer, stroke, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (a genetic disease that causes high levels of uric acid in the blood, joint pain, and movement and behavioral problems), heart disease, kidney or liver disease.
Things patients need to note when using Feburic 80mg in special cases (pregnancy, breastfeeding, surgery,...)
Currently, there are not enough studies to determine the risks of using this drug during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before using the drug, always consult your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks to find the safest and most effective option for your health condition.
7. What drugs can interact with Feburic 80mg?
Drugs that may interact with Feburic 80mg include: azathioprine, didanosine, mercaptopurine, and theophylline. Feburic 80mg may change how other drugs work that you are taking or increase the effects of side effects. To avoid drug interactions, patients should give their doctor a list of all the medications they are currently taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and dietary supplements). To ensure safety when using the drug, patients should not arbitrarily buy, stop or change the dosage of the drug without the permission of the doctor.
Food, alcohol, and tobacco can interact with certain medications, including Feburic 80mg. Consult your doctor about taking the medication with food, alcohol, and tobacco, and other stimulants.
8. Which health conditions affect Feburic 80mg?
The patient's health condition can affect the use of this drug. Inform your doctor if you have any health problems, such as:
- History of myocardial infarction;
- History of stroke - use the drug with caution as the risk of recurrence of these conditions may increase;
- Kidney disease, severe;
- Severe liver disease - use the drug with caution as it has not yet been studied in patients with these conditions;
- Secondary hyperuricemia, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (a rare genetic enzyme disease), malignancy (cancer) or organ transplant recipients - patients with these conditions should not use.
The patient's health condition may affect the use of this drug. Inform your doctor if you have any health problems.
9. How should patients store Feburic 80 mg?
Patients should store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom or freezer, where the humidity is too high. Patients should remember that each drug may have different storage methods. Therefore, you should read the storage instructions on the packaging carefully or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Keep the drug out of the reach of children.
Patients should not dispose of the drug in the toilet or drain unless instructed. Instead, dispose of the drug properly when it is expired or no longer usable.
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