Effective Treatment for Urinary Disorders – Unuric 80mg Tablet

Uses:

• Treatment of gout.
• Treatment of high blood levels of uric acid, which may occur when you begin to receive chemotherapy for blood cancers.

How it works:

• Unuric 80mg Tablet contains the active ingredient febuxostat, which belongs to the class of xanthine oxidase inhibitors.
• It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for the production of uric acid in the body.
• By inhibiting this enzyme, Unuric 80mg Tablet reduces the production of uric acid, helping to prevent gout attacks and the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints and other tissues.

Important information:

• Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
• Take the tablet at the same time every day, with or without food.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
• If you forget to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: Unuric 80mg Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
• Breastfeeding: It is not known if Unuric 80mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
• Lungs: It is not known whether Unuric 80mg Tablet can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
• Liver: Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Unuric 80mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Alcohol: Consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Unuric 80mg Tablet. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
• Driving: It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Unuric 80mg Tablet, as it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

Side effects:

• Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, increase in gout symptoms, localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues, abnormal liver function, and kidney problems.

FAQs:

1. Can I drink alcohol while taking Unuric 80mg Tablet?
   • It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Unuric 80mg Tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.
2. Why do cancer patients develop high uric acid?
   • This can happen when a large number of cancer cells die rapidly in a short period of time. When the cancer cells die, they release uric acid into the bloodstream. As a result, the kidneys are unable to eliminate the uric acid quickly enough, leading to high uric acid levels in the body.
3. What is the recommended dose of Unuric 80mg Tablet?
   • The recommended starting dose of Unuric 80mg Tablet is 40 mg once daily. If uric acid levels remain high after two to four weeks, the dose may be increased to 80 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose of Unuric 80mg Tablet is 120 mg once daily.
4. Can I stop taking Unuric 80mg Tablet if I feel better and have no pain or swelling in joints?
   • No, stopping the medicine without a doctor's advice can cause the uric acid levels to increase again, and gout attacks may return.
5. What you should know while taking Unuric 80mg Tablet?
   • You should have caution while taking this medicine, as it can cause heart problems like breathing difficulty, chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and dizziness.

More information:

• Store Unuric 80mg Tablet in the original package at room temperature (15°C to 30°C).
• Keep it out of reach from children.

Therapeutic class: Antihyperuricemic

Pharmacological class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitors

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