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Febustad 40mg drug with the main ingredient is Febuxostat, used to treat chronic hyperuricemia in patients with tophi and/or gouty arthritis. Febustad is available in the form of round yellow film-coated tablets.1. What is Febustad 40mg?
Febustad 40mg is a drug for the treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout. The drug has the main ingredient is Febuxostat 40mg, which is made in the form of round tablets. The drug is not recommended for use in patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.2. What are the uses - indications for Febustad 40mg?
With the following metabolic mechanism: Febuxostat will inhibit xanthin oxidase, this is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthin and xanthin to uric acid. That will reduce production and help lower uric acid levels in the blood.
Febustad 40mg drug is used in the following cases:
Treatment of chronic hyperuricemia in patients with gout. Note: Not recommended for patients with pseudogout.
3. Dosage and how to take Febustad 40mg?
Febustad 40 mg is taken orally, without meals and antacids.
Dosage:
Starting dose of Febustad 40mg x 01 time/day. If blood uric acid levels are high, the dose can be increased up to 80mg/time/day. Duration of treatment is about two weeks, then re-administered with a maintenance dose of 40mg/time/day. For patients with renal impairment, mild to moderate hepatic impairment, no dose adjustment is required. For children: There are no studies on the efficacy and safety of Febustad 40mg in children under 18 years of age. For the elderly: the usual dose can be used. The dosage of the above medicine is for reference only, you need to consult your doctor about the condition and progression of the disease to get the right dose.
4. In which cases should Febustad 40mg not be used?
Febustad 40mg is contraindicated in the following patients:
Patients with hypersensitivity to one or any of the ingredients of the drug. The patient is taking Theophyllin, Azathyoprine.
5. What are the side effects of Febustad 40mg?
Unwanted effects that patients may experience during treatment with Febustad include:
Nausea, vomiting, digestive disorders, abdominal pain, dyspepsia. Pain and stiffness. Dermatitis, rash, pruritus. Anxiety, palpitations, heart palpitations. Reduced sex drive. Dizziness, drowsiness, taste changes. The side effects mentioned above may not be fully listed when using Febustad 40mg. Therefore, in the process of using the drug, if you experience any side effects, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for timely treatment.
6. Interactions of Febustad 40mg
Care should be taken when using the following drugs with Febustad 40mg because it will cause adverse reactions:
Theophylline, Azathioprine, Mercaptopurine: Because Febuxostat will increase the plasma concentration of Xanthine oxidase substances, it should not be used. use these drugs together. Please tell your doctor about your medical history, allergy history, medications you are using: herbs, supplements, herbal medicines, ..... to ensure safety and The doctor has the appropriate instructions and advice.
7. What to do when overdose or forget dose of Febustad 40mg?
What to do when you overdose? Febustad 40 mg has been studied in humans at a dose of 300 mg/day for one week without a toxic dose-limiting response, so there are no clear clinical reports of Febustad overdose. However, to be safe, you should stop taking the drug and immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely advice and support from a doctor. What to do when you miss a dose? When you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not arbitrarily take double the dose prescribed by the doctor. You need to consult a professional doctor to get the best remedy.
8. What are the precautions when using Febustad 40mg?
Febustad 40mg side effects of drowsiness, dizziness, paresthesia and blurred vision have been reported with the use of Febuxostat. Therefore, patients should use caution before driving, using machinery or participating in dangerous activities. When using Febustad 40mg, there are cases that will make an acute gout attack again, you do not need to stop the treatment. Then tell your doctor right away for preventive treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine, which will help reduce gout recurrence for up to 6 months. With caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, thromboembolism when using the drug. You need to tell your doctor to be monitored for signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke more closely. Febustad 40mg should not be taken if you have severe liver damage, consult a specialist. Discontinue Febustad treatment if the patient has a severe allergic reaction such as: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis. Subjects are pregnant women and lactating women, because there are not many studies on this subject, the benefits and risks should be weighed. Above is some information about the use of Febustad 40mg medicine, if you need advice or have any questions, please consult a qualified doctor / pharmacist for answers. and best advice.
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