Gout is a type of arthritis that can develop when a person has a history of high uric acid levels in the blood. This arthritic condition can be quite painful for some patients. Since this arthritic disease or medical condition is caused by higher than normal blood uric acid levels in the body, what is desired is a medical treatment that is designed to lower or reduce blood uric acid levels.
Uloric Febuxostat Gout Drug Information
The medication is manufactured by Teijin Pharma Limited and Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. The company's website is at www.uloric.com.
Febuxostat is the generic name of the drug in Uloric, and is used to treat high blood uric acid concentrations in patients who have gout. The medicine is included in the drug class called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine may come as a tablet in either 40 mg or 80 mg strengths, or as determined by your physician. Uloric febuxostat may help to control your symptoms but does not cure them. Patients should take the medicine exactly as prescribed. Your doctor may prescribe various drugs or prescription medications in your treatment plan. It is important that you fully discuss all potential reactions, side effects, dosage and concerns you may have about the disease and gout arthritis condition and the treatment drugs before taking any medications.
Also see:
• Causes of gout
• Four stages of gout
Resources:
• The official drug website is at www.uloric.com.
• www.rxlist.com/uloric-drug.htm
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