Unuric 40mg Tablet

About

Unuric 40mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called xanthine oxidase inhibitors and contains the active ingredient febuxostat. It is primarily used to treat gout, a type of arthritis caused by excessive accumulation of uric acid in the body. Gout can lead to pain, tenderness, swelling, and restricted movement in affected joints such as the big toe, ears, heels, knees, wrists, and fingers. This medication is also prescribed to prevent and treat high uric acid levels that may develop when starting chemotherapy for blood cancers.

By lowering uric acid levels, Unuric 40mg Tablet also helps prevent tumour lysis syndrome (TLS)—a medical emergency that may occur in patients with certain cancers, especially blood cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma, during chemotherapy. TLS happens when cancer cells break down rapidly, releasing large amounts of uric acid, potassium, and phosphate into the bloodstream. During treatment, your doctor may monitor your white blood cell count, platelet count, blood sugar, electrolytes, and kidney function to prevent serious complications. Since this medicine may increase the risk of heart problems, regular cardiac monitoring may be necessary.

Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have liver problems, heart failure, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. Report any signs of hypersensitivity reactions, such as itchy skin or rashes, immediately. This tablet contains lactose as an inactive ingredient, which may cause bloating and abdominal discomfort in people with lactose intolerance. If you are lactose intolerant, inform your doctor before starting therapy.

Uses

• Treatment of Gout
• Treatment of Chemotherapy for blood cancer
  

Directions for use

This medicine will be administered by your doctor or nurse. Please do not attempt to self-administer it.


Side effects

Common:

• Increase in gout symptoms
• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Rash
• Abnormal liver function
• Kidney problems
• Localised swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues

Safety Measures

Alcohol - Alcohol consumption may reduce the effectiveness of Unuric 40mg Tablet. It is advisable to avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy - Unuric 40mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy, as it may cause harm to the developing fetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant while on this treatment.
Breastfeeding - It is not known whether Unuric 40mg Tablet passes into breast milk or if it could harm your baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding while taking this medicine.
Liver - Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before starting Unuric 40mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised during treatment.
Kidney - Unuric 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be required. Limited information is available on its use in such patients, so please consult your doctor before starting treatment.

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