FEBUTEC 80 Tablet 10's

taking FEBUTEC 80 TABLET are abnormal liver test results, diarrhoea, headache, rash, nausea, increase in gout symptoms, localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (oedema). Consult your doctor immediately if any of your symptoms gets worse. USES OF FEBUTEC 80 TABLET Manage gout Prevents accumulation of high uric acid levels in the blood HOW FEBUTEC 80 TABLET WORKSFEBUTEC 80 TABLET works by blocking the action of enzyme called xanthine oxidase, which is involved in the process of converting hypoxanthine into uric acid (purine metabolism pathway). This type of action reduces high uric acid level in gout and blood cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy management. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake FEBUTEC 80 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow FEBUTEC 80 TABLET with a glass of water and do not chew or crush the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight. SIDE EFFECTS OF FEBUTEC 80 TABLETCOMMON liver function test results appear abnormal diarrhea headache skin rash nausea exaggerated gout symptoms oedema UNCOMMON decreased appetite signs of diabetes (blood sugar level changes, excessive thirst, increased blood fat levels and weight) loss of sex drive difficulty in sleeping sleepiness dizziness, numbness, tingling, reduced or altered sensation altered taste sensation, decreased sense of smell abnormal ECG, irregular or rapid heartbeats and palpitation hot flushes (e.g., redness of the face or neck), increased blood pressure cough, shortness of breath, chest discomfort or pain, inflammation of nasal passage and/or throat and bronchitis dry mouth, abdominal pain or wind, heartburn, constipation, vomiting, stomach discomfort skin itching, and small red or purple spots on the skin, covered with small confluent bumps, areas of redness and spots on the skin inflammation of joints usually accompanied by pain, swelling and/or stiffness, blood in the urine, abnormal frequent urination, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine) fatigue, chest pain, chest discomfort stones in gallbladder or bile ducts (cholelithiasis) increase thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level blood chemistry changes or abnormal amount of blood cells or platelets kidney stones erectile dysfunction RARE nervousness feeling thirsty ringing sensation in the ears blurred vision, change in vision hair loss ulcers in mouth increased sweating weight decrease, increased appetite, or uncontrolled loss of appetite muscle and/or joint stiffness urgent need to urinate changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflamed kidneys inflamed liver, yellowing of the skin or liver damage increased level of creatine phosphokinase in blood sudden cardiac death Stop taking FEBUTEC 80 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of Stevens- Johnson syndrome/ toxic epidermal necrolysis (serious skin rashes characterized by formation of blisters and shedding of the skin and inner surfaces of mouth and genitals, painful ulcers in the mouth and/or genital areas, accompanied by fever, sore throat, fatigue) muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness sings of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (extensive skin rash in association with enlarged lymph nodes, liver enlargement, raising of the white cells count)