Febucad 80Mg Tablet belongs to a class of anti-gout medications, also known as xanthine oxidase inhibitors, widely used to prevent severe gout attacks or flares. Gout is a chronic condition that occurs due to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is characterized by intense pain and swelling at the affected joints. Febucad 80Mg Tablet prevents the sudden attacks of pain caused by severe gout and decreases pain, swelling, and inflammation.

Febucad 80Mg Tablet contains febuxostat. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase (an enzyme that helps your body make uric acid), thereby reducing the level of uric acid in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febucad 80Mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take off the Febucad 80Mg Tablet based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Febucad 80Mg Tablet nausea, rash, dizziness, diarrhoea, pain, rash, inaccurate liver function test results, gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night), localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Most of these side effects of Febucad 80Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not stop taking a Febucad 80Mg Tablet of your own. Stopping it may worsen your condition and increase the risk of increased uric acid levels and future gout attacks. Inform your doctor if you have allergic to Febucad 80Mg Tablet or any other medicines, have a heart problem (Febucad 80Mg Tablet may cause heart problems that can lead to heart attack), or have kidney/liver disease. Some people experience more gout flare-ups when you start taking Febucad 80Mg Tablet. You should continue taking this drug even if gout flare-ups occur. Your doctor may give you combination therapy to prevent flare-ups when you start Febucad 80Mg Tablet. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febucad 80Mg Tablet should not be given to them. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Febucad 80Mg Tablet.

Uses of Febucad 80Mg Tablet

Treatment of severe gout, prevention of gout attacks

Medicinal Benefits

Febucad 80Mg Tablet is a class of medications called xanthine oxidase (enzyme that helps your body to make the uric acid) inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, thereby reducing the level of uric acid that is made in your body. Thus, it reduces the inflammation caused by uric acid crystals in affected joints, thereby reducing pain, swelling and inflammation. Febucad 80Mg Tablet is used to prevent gout attacks or flares.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Febucad 80Mg Tablet


Nausea
Rash
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Joint pain
Rash,
Inaccurate liver function test results
Gout flare-ups (intense joint pain that comes on suddenly, often in the middle of the night)
Localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema)


In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

You should avoid taking Febucad 80Mg Tablet if you are allergic to Febucad 80Mg Tablet, or have heart-related problems, as it increases the risk of a heart attack. It should be used cautiously in patients with kidney problems and blood disorders. Caution is required before taking Febucad 80Mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or already a breastfeeding mother. The safety and effectiveness of children under 18 years of age have not been established, so Febucad 80Mg Tablet should not be given to them.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Febucad 80Mg Tablet interacts with anticancer medications (mercaptopurine, methotrexate), immunosuppressant medications (azathioprine), antidiabetic medications (rosiglitazone), and antiasthma medications (theophylline).

Drug-Food Interactions: Intake of alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so avoid taking alcohol with Febucad 80Mg Tablet. Limit the purine-rich diet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines,  hyperuricemia (an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood), heart diseases, liver or kidney diseases before taking Febucad 80Mg Tablet.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:


MERCAPTOPURINE
METHOTREXATE
AZATHIOPRINE
THEOPHYLLINE
ROSIGLITAZONE


Safety Advice





ALCOHOL
CAUTION

You should avoid taking alcohol while taking Febucad 80Mg Tablet because alcohol may affect Febucad 80Mg Tablet effectiveness.




PREGNANCY
CAUTION

Febucad 80Mg Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.




BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

There is limited data on how Febucad 80Mg Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Febucad 80Mg Tablet.




DRIVING
CAUTION

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, blurred vision and numbness or tingling sensation while using Febucad 80Mg Tablet. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.




LIVER
CAUTION

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Febucad 80Mg Tablet.




KIDNEY
CAUTION

Febucad 80Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The doctor may adjust the dose depending on your condition.




CHILDREN
CAUTION

Febucad 80Mg Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years. The safety and efficacy of Febucad 80Mg Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children.



Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise


Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
Please do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do low-impact aerobic movements like walking on a treadmill and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
Your sitting posture is important, especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible and only for a short duration of time. Long-term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis. Use back support like a rolled-up towel to minimise pain at the back of your spine curve. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a footrest if required.
Avoid a high purine-rich diet, including organ meats (kidneys, liver, and sweetbreads) and oily fish (sardines, anchovies, and herring).
Limit meat in favour of plant-based proteins like beans and legumes.
Eat complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain bread, fruits, and vegetables, rather than sugary sweets and refined carbohydrates like white bread.
Avoid drinking beer and alcoholic beverages and drink plenty of water or other nonalcoholic beverages.


Special Advise


Please consult your doctor and check your levels of uric acid two weeks after starting Febucad 80Mg Tablet. Your goal is a uric acid level in your blood that is less than 6 mg/dL.