Medicine detail

Febuxostat

Used for: Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor indicated for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who have an inadequate response to a maximally titrated dose of allopurinol, who are intolerant to allopurinol, or for whom treatment with allopurinol is not advisable. Limitations of Use : Febuxostat tablets are not recommended for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia.

Gout or uric-acid medicine Gout and uric-acid medicines ID 1677
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Febuxostat is a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor indicated for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who have an inadequate response to a maximally titrated dose of allopurinol, who are intolerant to allopurinol, or for whom treatment with allopurinol is not advisable. Limitations of Use : Febuxostat tablets are not recommended for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia.

Active Ingredient

FEBUXOSTAT

Chemical Name

FEBUXOSTAT

Common Brands

Febuxostat

Generic / Alternate Names

FEBUXOSTAT

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