Xozid Dosage & Drug Information

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Febuxostat

Indications/Uses

Chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult w/ gout in conditions where urate deposition has already occurred (including history or presence of tophus &/or gouty arthritis).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended dose: 40 mg or 80 mg once daily. Patient who does not achieve serum uric acid (sUA) <6 mg/dL after 2 wk 80 mg once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients being treated w/ azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Discontinue of if serious skin reactions are suspected. Not recommended for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia. CV death. Increase in gout flares after initiation. Measure LFT promptly in patients who report symptoms that may indicate liver injury, including fatigue, anorexia, right upper abdominal discomfort, dark urine or jaundice. Not recommended in patients whom the rate of urate formation is greatly increased (eg, malignant disease, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome). Caution before driving, using machinery or participating in dangerous activities. Caution when administering to breastfeeding women.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Liver function abnormalities; dizziness & diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

May cause increased plasma conc leading to toxicity w/ xanthine oxidase substrate drugs, azathioprine, mercaptopurine & theophylline.

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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

Xozid FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Xozid

febuxostat

Manufacturer:

Globela Pharma

Distributor:

Trumed