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Febuxostat is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals which can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints. This medicine helps to keep uric acid levels low. Febuxostat can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because of the formation of more crystals in your joints. You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet (eg. avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian foods) and drinking plenty of fluids. Some of the common side effects of this medicine are headache, diarrhea, nausea, skin rash and a temporary increase in gout symptoms (rapid onset of severe pain, warmth, and redness in the joint). However, do not stop taking it. Your doctor may advise you some painkillers and additional medicines to help you reduce or prevent these symptoms. Rarely, some people may get a severe allergic reaction (difficulty in breathing, hives, swelling of face and throat, weakness) which may need urgent medical attention. Also, tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of liver disease like persistent nausea, dark urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart problems, stroke, thyroid problems, or kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine is best avoided. Check with your doctor. You will need regular blood tests while taking this medicine to check that your liver is working properly. Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by decreasing blood uric acid, which is the chemical that causes gout.

• Gout

Febuxostat selectively inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that catalyses the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid, thereby decreasing serum concentrations of uric acid.

Adult Dose: Chronic Gout 40 mg/day PO initially; maintenance: 40-80 mg/day; increased if serum uric acid is >6 mg/mL after 2 weeks Hepatic impairment Mild to moderate (Child-Pugh class A or B): Dosage adjustment not necessary Severe (Child-Pugh class C): Data not available; use with caution Child Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Renal Dose: Renal impairment Mild to moderate (CrCl 30-89 mL/min): Dosage adjustment not necessary Severe (CrCl <30 mL/min): Data not available; use with caution

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Febuxostat may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

If you miss a dose of Febuxostat, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Common: • Diarrhea • Headache • Increased liver enzymes • Nausea • Skin rash • Gout flares

[UNSAFE] Febuxostat may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Febuxostat may cause dizziness, sleepiness, blurred vision, numbness or tingling sensation. This may affect your driving ability. Your doctor has prescribed Febuxostat to reduce episodes of gout attack. Take it at the same time every day, with or without food. Take plenty of fluids (2-3 litres) daily while on Febuxostat. When you first start taking this medicine, you might have more gout attacks. Do not stop Febuxostat on having an acute attack of gout as that could make an attack worse. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause your gout to flare up. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor straight away if you have symptoms like rash, itchiness, difficulties in breathing, fever or swelling of limbs or face.

Patients being treated with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, or theophylline.

May increase plasma conc of mercaptopurine, azathioprine. Alteration of metabolism of xanthine oxidase substrate drugs (eg theophylline).

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Febuxostat. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Febuxostat may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Febuxostat is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

[CAUTION] Febuxostat should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Febuxostat may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuxostat in these patients. [CAUTION] Febuxostat should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Febuxostat may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available regarding the use of Febuxostat in these patients.

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