Febuxostat
Overview
Donepezil (HCl) is a piperidine derivative, is a reversible and specific inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase. Donepezil (HCl) is highly selective for the CNS and is used in the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer`s disease.
Categories
- 2 Analgesics, antipyretics, NSAIDs, antigout, and antirheumatics
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Febuxostat's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 40 to 40 mg | 40 (40) | 24 hourly | PO | This is the starting dose for hyperuricemia patients with gout. It can be taken with or without food. |
| 80 to 80 mg | 80 (80) | 24 hourly | PO | This is the dose for patients who do not achieve a serum uric acid less then 6mg/dl after 2 weeks with 40mg dose. It can be taken with or without food. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Febuxostat is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Febuxostat is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature, Between 15°C-30°C.
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Febuxostat
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