XANOSTAT
Febuxostat - 40mg/80mg
Indications

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Endothelial Dysfunction
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Hypertension
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Diabetes
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Kidney Disease
Xanostat 40 (Febuxostat-40mg)Tablet is a prescription drug used to treat and prevent High Uric Acid Levels and gout.
Gout happens when there is too much uric acid in your body and it forms into crystals that can appear around your joints leading to painful and swollen joints.
Studies show that high levels of Uric Acid lead to Metabolic Disorders like Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Heart Disease, Diabetes etc.
Xanostat-40 is Powerful Xanthin Oxidase Inhibitor -
•Fits completely the channel leading to Molybdopterin active site
•Blocks Attachment of Purin and stop production of uric Acid
•The Stable Enzyme-Drug complex can not re-oxidise to active form
•Offers Longer Duration of Action
•Superior to allopurinol
Xanostat 40 Tablet can be taken with or without food. You should keep taking it as recommended by your doctor even when you are not having a gout attack.
If you stop, your symptoms may get worse because of the formation of more crystals in your joints.
You can help yourself by making some changes to your diet (eg. avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian foods) and drinking plenty of fluids.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine are - liver function abnormalities, nausea, joint pain, and rashes. You may experience a temporary increase in the gout symptoms (rapid onset of severe pain, warmth, and redness in the joint) when you first start taking the medicine. However, do not stop taking the medicine.
Your doctor may suggest some painkillers and additional medicines to help reduce or prevent these symptoms.
Tell your doctor right away if you get any symptoms of liver disease like persistent nausea, dark urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any heart problems, stroke, thyroid problems, or kidney or liver problems.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medicine is best avoided. Check with your doctor.
You will need regular blood tests while taking this medicine to check that your liver is working properly.

