Furic Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Febuxostat

Indications/Uses

Chronic management of hyperuricemia in patients w/ gout.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

40-80 mg once daily. Initially 40 mg once daily. Patient who do not achieve serum uric acid <6 mg/dL after 2 wk w/ 40 mg 80 mg.

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Patients treated w/ azathioprine, mercaptopurine or theophylline.

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Special Precautions

Risk of gout flare, MI & stroke. Severe renal & hepatic impairment. Patients w/ secondary hyperuricemia; malignant disease & its treatment, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome. Lactation. Childn <18 yr.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Disorders of blood & lymphatic system, cardiac, ear & labyrinth, eye, GI. General disorders & administration site conditions; hepatobiliary, immune system disorders; infections & infestations, procedural complications; metabolism & nutrition, nervous system, psychiatric, renal & urinary disorders; reproductive system & breast changes; resp, thoracic & mediastinal disorders; skin & SC tissue, vascular disorders.

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Drug Interactions

Xanthine oxidase substrate inhibition which may cause increased plasma conc of 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

Presentation/Packing

Form

Furic FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Form

Furic FC tab 80 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Furic

febuxostat

Manufacturer:

Multicare

Distributor:

Zuellig