Basic Information On Uloric
Uloric is a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor. It decreases serum acid uric and it is used to treat chronic hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout. It is also used to treat increased uric acid levels in the blood. Uric acid is the final product formed in the body after breaking down purines. Increased uric acid levels cause hyperuricemia. The Uloric drug inhibits the enzyme xanthine oxidase which is required to produce uric acid and thus decreases uric acid levels. High uric acid levels also increase the risk of developing gout. This medication, however, does not stop other enzymes which lead to purine and pyrimidine synthesis and metabolism at therapeutic concentrations. It is also not used for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
Precautions / Side Effects Of Uloric
Uloric contains Febuxostat. The common side effects caused by this drug are nausea, liver disorders, joint pain, gout flares, arthralgia and rash. Cardiovascular thromboembolic events like heart strokes and heart attacks may also occur in isolated cases. You should tell your doctor if you suffer from any kidney disease, liver disease or have a history of heart problems. You should also undergo liver functioning tests while taking this medicine. Brand or generic Uloric may cause gout flare up. In such a case, you should not stop taking Uloric; instead you should take other medications (Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs) to treat gout flares.
Febuxostat should not be taken with Theophylline, Mercaptopurine, and Azathioprine. The effect of brand or generic Uloric in pregnant and nursing women is unknown. Therefore, such patients must inform their doctor about their pregnancy and lactating status before beginning treatment with Uloric. This medication must be taken strictly as per doctor’s prescription.
Uloric Dosage
The recommended Uloric dosage for the treatment of hyperuricemia with gout is 40 mg once daily. If serum uric acid less than 6mg/dL is not achieved after 2 weeks of treatment with 40 mg, the dose may be increased to 80 mg daily. This medication can be taken with or without food or antacid. Taking this drug can change serum uric acid levels, which mobilize urate from tissue deposits, resulting in gout flares. Therefore, flare prophylaxis should be given in combination with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) or colchicine. In case gout flare occurs during treatment with Uloric, gout flare should be treated concurrently without stopping Uloric.
Buy Uloric from North Drug Store
North Drug Store supplies brand or generic Uloric as 40 mg, 80 mg, and 120 mg tablets. You can buy Uloric from North Drug Store as we are a licensed Canadian pharmacy and offer quick shipping.
