ZURIG 40MG TABLET 30'S

Introduction:

Zurig 40mg Tablet contains febuxostat. It is used to treat gout. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excessive accumulation of uric acid in the body resulting in pain, tenderness, swelling, and difficulty moving the affected joint. Gout can occur in the toe joint, ears, heels, knees, wrists, and fingers. This medication is also used to prevent and treat high blood levels of uric acid, which may occur when you begin to receive chemotherapy for blood cancers.

Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems, liver disorders, kidney diseases, thyroid problems, intolerance to some sugars, or if you are being treated for Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (a rare inherited condition in which too much uric acid is present in the blood). Zurig 40mg Tablet is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age. Report to your doctor if you experience any hypersensitive reactions while taking this medicine.

Uses of Zurig 40mg Tablet:

• Gout

How Zurig 40mg Tablet works:

Zurig 40mg Tablet works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which leads to decreased serum uric acid levels.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Zurig 40mg Tablet out of sight and reach of children. 

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and analgesic agents; pharmacotherapy of gout, 12th edition, 2011, 1499.
2. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Antirheumatoid and antigout drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 217.
3. Accord healthcare limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on July 2020] [ Accessed on 12th July 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.10184.pdf
4. Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on March 2013] [ Accessed on 12th July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021856s011lbl.pdf

How to use Zurig 40mg Tablet:

Take Zurig 40mg Tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Do not crush or chew the tablets.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

Zurig 40mg Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. 

Breastfeeding:

You should not take Zurig 40mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking this medicine. 

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Zurig 40mg Tablet. Your doctor will monitor your liver condition before starting the treatment.

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Zurig 40mg Tablet. Your doctor will monitor your kidney condition before starting the treatment.

Driving: 

Zurig 40mg Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or blurred vision. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Consult your doctor if you have heart problems, thyroid disorders or have been told that you have an intolerance to sugars, before taking Zurig 40mg Tablet as this medicine contains lactose.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

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