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Furic 80 is a medication commonly used in the treatment of symptoms associated with Gout. Due to being in the form of tablets, the drug has a very simple and easy way to use. However, you need to use the drug under the guidance of a specialist to ensure safety for health.
1. What is Furic 80? What is the effect?
Furic 80 has the main ingredient Febuxostat with a strength of 80mg. This is an active ingredient capable of inhibiting the conversion of purine into uric acid, thereby promoting effectiveness in reducing uric acid levels in the blood in patients with gout.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Furic 80
Furic medicine 80mg is indicated for patients with symptoms related to Gout due to increased uric acid levels in the blood.
In addition, Furic 80 is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with chronic heart failure or cerebrovascular disorders. People with hardening of the arteries due to plaque buildup. People with abnormal liver function detected through testing. People with stage 4 chronic kidney disease (severe) People with a history of hypersensitivity to Febuxostat or taking medicines such as azathioprine, mercaptopurine.
3. Usage and dosage of Furic 80mg
It is recommended to take Furic 80mg with food by taking the tablet whole with a little water.
For people with hyperuricemia, when you first use it, you should take Furic 80 with a dose of 40mg / day. After about 2 weeks of taking the drug, the dose can be increased to 80mg/day.
4. Side effects of Furic 80
During the course of taking the drug, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Common side effects: Headache, diarrhea, nausea, rash, skin edema. Uncommon side effects: Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood, decreased sex drive, insomnia, increased blood pressure, diabetes. Some cases show signs of flushing, decreased platelet count, erectile dysfunction, chest pain, fatigue. When taking the drug, if you notice long-lasting or severe side effects, you need to contact your doctor immediately for timely treatment.
5. Furic 80 . drug interactions
The use of Furic 80 with certain other drugs may cause drug interactions or increase the risk of serious side effects. Therefore, tell your doctor about all the medications you take (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and supplements). Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine while using Furic 80 without your doctor's advice.
According to research literature, some drugs that can interact with Furic include: Azathioprine, mercaptopurine.
6. How to handle when using Furic 80 overdose, missed dose
Overdose: When taking an overdose, the patient often shows signs that are quite similar to the symptoms of side effects. In addition, there is also liver and kidney toxicity. Therefore, patients need to be monitored for facial expressions and blood pressure to prevent dangerous conditions that can develop very quickly. When any abnormal signs appear, the patient should notify the treating doctor for timely treatment. Use of missed dose: Pay attention to take the medicine on time, avoid forgetting the dose. If a dose is missed, the patient should skip the missed dose and do not use it in conjunction with the next dose. Do not skip the dose more than 2 times in a row, it will lose the effect of the drug.
7. Some notes when using Furic 80mg
Be careful when using the drug for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is best to use Furic 80 only when prescribed by your doctor with a suitable dose. People with a history of chest pain, cancer, stroke, and organ transplant recipients also need to be careful when using the drug. During treatment, patients need to adhere to the required dose, avoid arbitrarily increasing or decreasing the amount of medicine used daily. When deciding to discontinue drug therapy, consult your doctor. Patients should use caution when taking this drug if they have to drive and operate machinery because of some problems such as drowsiness, dizziness, paresthesia and blurred vision. With expired drugs or signs such as mold, drug discoloration, watery discharge, patients absolutely do not continue to use. Do not leave the medicine in places with direct sunlight or high humidity, which will affect the quality of the medicine. In addition, you need to pay attention to keep Furic 80mg medicine away from children and pets in the house. Furic 80 is considered an effective choice for patients with gout. However, you need to use the drug correctly, at the recommended dose for the drug to work at its best.
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