Feburic 20 Tablet
Feburic 20MG Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gouty arthritis. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme.
This enzymeis responsible for helping the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The medicine can pass on to the baby through breast milk. Also, your doctor must be informed before being prescribed this medication, if you ever had a-
Medical history of cancer
Liver disease
Heart disease
Kidney disease
Organ transplantation
stroke
Dosage of the medication depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history, and reaction to the first dose. It is available in tablet form to be taken orally. You can have the medicine with or without food. Usually, it is taken once a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.
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Use
The medication can treat the below provided problems:
Gouty Arthritis
Increased Uric Acid Level In Blood
Side Effects
A patient can suffer from the following side effects:
Itching Or Rash
Headache
Diarrhoea
Liver Damage
Oedema
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.
Overdose instructions
Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include a change in pulse rates, severe drowsiness, confusion, vomiting, hallucinations, convulsions, and fainting. Immediate medical intervention may be required if the overdose symptoms are severe.
Work
This medication belongs to the class xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the xanthine oxidase enzyme thus inhibits the conversion of hypoxanthine to xanthine to uric acid without affecting the enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis.
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