Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Febuxostat Tablet
Febuxostat Tablet
| Generic name | febuxostat |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor (antigout agent) |
| Forms | Tablet (40 mg) |
Febuxostat is a prescription medicine used to lower high uric acid levels in the blood in adults with gout. It is usually tried only after another medicine called allopurinol has not worked well, caused side effects, or is not considered safe for you.
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