
Unuric 80mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Febuxostate
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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10 tablet(s) in a strip
About The Product
Chemotherapy Drug
Description
Unuric 80mg Tablet contains Febuxostate as an active ingredient which is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. This medicine is used to prescribes to treat and prevent gout. A high level of uric acid in the body may result in gout, that can cause pain by forming crystals around the kidneys and joints.
This medication helps in keeping low uric acid levels. It works by blocking the action of enzyme responsible for uric acid formation. It should be taken with food in dose and duration as advice by the doctor. Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Treatment of Gout
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms that can occur from any medical treatment. Like other medications, the Unuric 80mg Tablet can also have adverse effects on the body, most of which resolve without the need for medical attention.
Some common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Abnormal liver function
- Joint pain
- Rash
Seek medical attention in case of any unusual or severe side effects immediately.
How To Use
- Doctor determines the exact dose and duration with Unuric 80mg Tablet as per the overall health condition of the patient. This tablet should be taken with food or after food, but at the fix time every day to get effective results.
- Don't miss a dose or overdose on the medicine. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water and do not crush, chew, or open it.
How It Works
- Unuric 80mg Tablet contains Allopurinol as an active ingredient which is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
- It works by blocking the action of enzyme responsible for uric acid formation and preventing future attacks rather than treating acute or active pain. This medication helps in keeping low uric acid levels.
Safety Advice
Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking Unuric 80mg Tablet, as alcohol can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine as well as worsen the symptoms
Do not take Unuric 80mg Tablet without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it can be unsafe to take it during this period.
Breastfeeding women should discuss the potential risks and benefits of the Unuric 80mg Tablet with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.
Unuric 80mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Unuric 80mg Tablet. Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any kidney related issue.
Share your medical history with the doctor before starting the Unuric 80mg Tablet. Do not take it without consulting a doctor if you have any liver related issue
FAQs
This medicine is used to prescribes to treat and prevent gout.
References
- Schumacher Jr, H. R., Becker, M. A., Lloyd, E., MacDonald, P. A., & Lademacher, C. (2009). Febuxostat in the treatment of gout: 5-yr findings of the FOCUS efficacy and safety study. Rheumatology, 48(2), 188-194. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19141576/
- Hu, M., & Tomlinson, B. (2008). Febuxostat in the management of hyperuricemia and chronic gout: a review. Therapeutics and clinical risk management, 4(6), 1209-1220. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19337428/
- Robinson, P. C., & Dalbeth, N. (2018). Febuxostat for the treatment of hyperuricaemia in gout. Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 19(11), 1289-1299. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30024787/
- Frampton, J. E. (2015). Febuxostat: a review of its use in the treatment of hyperuricaemia in patients with gout. Drugs, 75(4), 427-438.
- Edwards, N. L. (2009). Febuxostat: a new treatment for hyperuricaemia in gout. Rheumatology, 48(suppl_2), ii15-ii19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19447778/
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