Faxofer 40 Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Febuxostat

Indications/Uses

Chronic management of hyperuricemia in patients w/ gout.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Initially 40 mg once daily. May be increased to 80 mg once daily in patients who do not achieve serum uric acid <6 mg/dL after 2 wk. Gout flare prophylaxis w/ NSAID or colchicine is recommended for up to 6 mth.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/o regard to antacid use.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Co-administration w/ azathioprine, mercaptopurine, theophylline.

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Special Precautions

Not recommended for asymptomatic hyperuricemia. Concurrent prophylactic treatment w/ NSAID or colchicine is recommended to prevent gout flares at initiation of treatment. Monitor for signs & symptoms of MI & stroke. Assess liver function at 2 & 4 mth following initiation of treatment & periodically thereafter. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Not to be used during pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Liver function abnormalities, nausea, arthralgia, rash, dizziness.

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Drug Interactions

May increase plasma conc of xanthine oxidase substrate drugs eg, theophylline, mercaptopurine, azathioprine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Hyperuricemia & Gout Preparations

ATC Classification

M04AA03 - febuxostat ; Belongs to the class of preparations inhibiting uric acid production. Used in the treatment of gout.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Faxofer 40 FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's

Faxofer 40

febuxostat

Manufacturer:

Zifam Pinnacle

Distributor:

Pinnacle House