Zurig 80 Mg

Zurig 80 Mg

Zurig 80 Mg Tablet is used for decreasing the symptoms of gout. The symptoms could be swelling, pain, soreness, redness and stiffness in certain joints of the body. It belongs to the group of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. The medicine works by decreasing the level of uric acid by blocking the xanthine oxidase enzyme. This enzyme helps the body to make uric acid from xanthine. When there are high levels of uric acid in the blood, it can lead to gout and the symptoms associated with it.

Your dosage of Zurig 80 Mg Tablet depends on your age, the condition for which you are being treated and it’s severity, your medical history and reaction to the first dose. It is available in tablet form to be taken by mouth. You can have the medicine with food or without it. Usually, it is taken once in a day but follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the dosage.

Drug = Febuxostat

Strength = 80 Mg

Manufacturer = Zydus Cadila

How To Take

Take Zurig 80 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zurig 80 MgTablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Zurig 40 Mg Tablet

Zurig 80 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Abdominal pain

Blurred vision

Chest discomfort

Fast heartbeat

Itching or rash

Pale skin

Yellow colored eyes or skin

Decreased interest in sexual intercourse

Unexpected weight gain or loss

Throat irritation

Warning

Pregnancy: – Zurig 80 Mg is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Breast-feeding:- No clear data is available about the presence of Zurig 80 Mg in the human breast milk. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Gout flare:- Gout flares may occur after initiation of the treatment due to change in the serum uric acid levels. Discontinue the treatment until the symptoms completely subsided. Simultaneously gout flare prophylaxis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or colchicine should be initiated for up to 6 months.

Cardiovascular events:- Zurig 80 Mg in not recommended in the patients with ischemic heart disease due to the risk of cardiovascular thromboembolic events like myocardial infarction, stroke.

Impaired liver function:- Zurig 80 Mg is known to cause liver failure. Obtain baseline of liver function tests before initiation of the treatment. The treatment should be discontinued if the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is greater than 3 times the reference range.

Impaired kidney function:- Zurig 80 Mg should be used with caution in the patients with severe kidney injury (CrCl less than 30 ml/min).

Asymptomatic hyperuricemia:- Zurig 80 Mg is not recommended for use in the patients with asymptomatic hyperuricemia.

Uses

Zurig 80 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of gout which is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints.