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It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Antiuric 40 mg tablet at a fixed time.
Taking alcohol can increase your uric acid levels and hence aggravate gout.
Antiuric 40 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. WEIGH RISKS VS. BENEFITS
Febuxostat is not a painkiller and it may take a few days to weeks before it starts working. You would need to take additional medicines to relieve your pain and inflammation during this time.|You may also experience an increase in gouty attacks for first few weeks or months of taking Febuxostat. However, you must continue to take your medicine during these attacks.|Do not stop taking Febuxostat at once or without talking to your doctor as this may make your gout worse.|Drink a lot of water or fluids while taking Febuxostat to decrease the risk of kidney stone formation. |Get your blood uric acid levels checked at regular intervals.|Get your liver function tests done before you start taking this medicine and whenever asked by your doctor as Febuxostat can affect your liver.|Febuxostat can also make you feel drowsy. Avoid driving, use of machinery, or any activity that requires you to be alert.
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Skin rash, Headache, Nausea, Edema, Increased liver enzymes, Diarrhoea
Antiuric 40 mg tablet lowers uric acid levels in the body.
Q. Is febuxostat a steroid?|No, febuxostat is not a steroid. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and decreases the serum uric acid levels. |Q. Is febuxostat useful for treating chronic kidney disease?|Febuxostat is not indicated for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. However, it can be safely used in patients with mild to moderate renal failure for lowering urate. Safety of the drug in severe renal failure is not established.|Q. Can I take febuxostat with azathioprine?|Febuxostat should not be taken with azathioprine. Taking both the medicines together will increase the levels of azathioprine and can cause toxicity.