Febuxostat (Oral Route)
Name: Febuxostat (Oral Route)
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US Brand Name
- Uloric
Descriptions
Febuxostat is used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid in the blood) in patients with gout. This medicine is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. It works by causing less uric acid to be produced by the body.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of febuxostat in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Heart attack, history of or
- Stroke, history of—Use with caution. There may be an increased risk of these conditions occurring again.
- Kidney disease, severe or
- Liver disease, severe—Use with caution. This medicine has not be studied in patients with these conditions.
- Secondary hyperuricemia (Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (rare, inherited enzyme problem), malignant disease (cancer), or organ transplant recipients)—Use is not recommended in patients with these conditions.