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Side effect(s) of Febuxostat


Review the side-effects of Febuxostat as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common
- Swelling in the face, lips, tongue or throat regions, sweating, general illness and loss of appetite.

  Skin
- Allergic reactions.

  Respiratory
- Difficulty in breathing.

  Heart
- Chest pain and heaviness in the chest region.

  Gastrointestinal
- Nausea and stomach pain.

  Central Nervous System
- Headache and confusion.

  Eye
- Vision problems.

  Genitourinary
- Dark colored urine.

  Less Common
- Anemia, pain, swelling in the joint regions, stroke and inflammation of liver.

  Liver
- Liver failure and jaundice.

Other Precautions :

Patient may develop with severe blood clot events; if so contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Drug Name : Febuxostat

Febuxostat(Uloric) generic is a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor, prescribed for gout and hyperuricemia (high level of uric acid in blood). It decreases the amount of uric acid in blood.


Trade Names for Febuxostat

India :


International :


Uloric
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