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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.


Brand Names or Trade Names of Febuxostat

India :


International :


Uloric
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