Euricstat 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 Caution For Usage 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

Starting dose: 40 mg once daily. Patient who does not achieve serum uric acid <6 mg/dL after 2 wk w/ 40 mg 80 mg is recommended.

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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

Patients treated w/ azathioprine or mercaptopurine.

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Special Precautions

Prophylactic therapy ie, NSAID or colchicine upon initiation of treatment may be beneficial for up to 6 mth. Monitor for signs & symptoms of MI & stroke. Monitor LFT periodically. Use in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Caution when administered to a nursing woman.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Liver problems, nausea, gout flares, arthralgia, rash.

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Drug Interactions

Increased plasma conc of xanthine oxidase substrate drugs eg, azathioprine & mercaptopurine.

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Caution For Usage

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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

Euricstat FC tab 40 mg

Packing/Price

30's

Euricstat

febuxostat

Manufacturer:

ACME Lab

Distributor:

SEA-KING Pharma

Marketer:

Uno Medique Pharmaceuticals