Febuxostat is a medication that helps manage gout by lowering uric acid levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for converting purines into uric acid. This reduction in uric acid production helps prevent painful gout attacks and joint damage, making febuxostat a useful option for patients who may not tolerate or respond well to other treatments like allopurinol.
- Febuxostat works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase to reduce the production of uric acid
- It is often prescribed as an alternative to allopurinol for patients who cannot tolerate or respond well to that treatment
- Febuxostat effectively lowers serum uric acid levels to help prevent gout flares
- This medication is intended for long-term therapy rather than for the acute treatment of gout attacks
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Febuxostat Tablets Side Effects
Febuxostat tablets side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea or diarrhea), elevated liver enzymes indicating potential liver issues, headache, and dizziness, with some patients also facing an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
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