F-STAT 40mg Tab

Description

F-STAT 40mg Tablet contains Febuxostat at a strength of 40mg. It is a medication primarily used for the treatment and prevention of gout.

Here’s a breakdown:

Main Use:

• Gout: F-STAT 40mg is used for the chronic management of hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels in the blood) in adult patients with gout. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to sudden and severe pain, redness, swelling, and inflammation.
• It’s often prescribed for patients who haven’t responded well to another common gout medication, allopurinol, or who cannot tolerate allopurinol.

How it Works:

• Febuxostat belongs to a class of drugs called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for producing uric acid in the body. By inhibiting this enzyme, F-STAT 40mg reduces the level of uric acid in the blood, preventing the formation of uric acid crystals and reducing gout attacks.

Important Considerations:

• Prescription Only: F-STAT 40mg is a prescription medication and should only be used under the guidance of a doctor.
• Dosage: The dosage and duration of treatment are determined by your doctor based on your uric acid levels and response to treatment. It’s usually taken once daily, with or without food.
• Gout Flares at Initiation: When starting F-STAT 40mg, you may experience a temporary increase in gout attacks (flares). This is common as uric acid levels shift. It’s crucial to continue taking the medication as prescribed, and your doctor may give you other medications (like NSAIDs or colchicine) to help manage these initial flares.
• Side Effects: Common side effects include nausea, skin rash, joint pain, and abnormal liver function tests.
• Serious Side Effects (Rare but Important): There have been warnings about potential cardiovascular (heart attack, stroke) and liver problems with febuxostat, especially in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Your doctor will monitor you.
• Precautions:
  • Inform your doctor if you have any heart problems, stroke, or liver or kidney problems.
  • Avoid or limit alcohol consumption as it can worsen gout.
  • Tell your doctor about all other medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements, as febuxostat can interact with certain drugs (e.g., azathioprine, mercaptopurine, theophylline).
  • Not generally recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Always follow your doctor’s instructions precisely and do not stop taking the