Ubexa 80 Tablet- 10
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
Composition Febuxostat (80mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Taking alcohol can increase your uric acid levels and hence aggravate gout.
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A: Rosuvastatin can be taken with Ubexa. Rosuvastatin is used to lower bad cholesterol and Ubexa is used to lower uric acid levels in patients with gout. Many patients of high cholesterol levels also have high uric acid levels. There are no human studies available on this interaction. However, animal research shows that when given together, Ubexa can increase the blood levels of Rosuvastatin causing a higher risk of its side effects like muscle pain and muscle damage. So, a dose adjustment of Rosuvastatin may be needed when given along with Ubexa.
Q: Does Ubexa cause frequent urination?
A: Ubexa is not known to cause frequent urination. However, if you experience any such symptom while using the drug, consult your doctor.
Q: How does Ubexa work for the treatment of gout?
A: Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid levels are very high in the blood and they get deposited in the joints causing swelling, redness and sudden pain in these joints. Ubexa works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase involved in the synthesis of uric acid and hence decreases the level of uric acid in the blood.
Q: Is Ubexa a steroid?
A: No, Ubexa is not a steroid. It is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor and decreases the serum uric acid levels.
Q: Is Ubexa useful in lowering the triglyceride levels?
A: Ubexa is not indicated for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. Conclusive evidence showing the drug lowering triglyceride levels is lacking.
Q: How long does Ubexa take to work?
A: After oral intake, the peak plasma concentration of Ubexa is achieved between 1 to 1.5 hours. However, it may take a few days to weeks to show its effect and you can experience gout attacks during this time. Continue to take your medicine during this time as with continuous use these attacks would decrease.
Q: Is Ubexa an over the counter product?
A: Ubexa is not an over the counter product. It is a prescription medicine and is available as per the doctor's advice.
Q: Is Ubexa safe to use for a long time?
A: Studies have shown that Ubexa is safe for long-term use. However, it should be taken only for the duration as per the doctor's advice.
Q: Can Ubexa be used for the treatment of heart failure?
A: Ubexa is not indicated for the treatment of heart failure. However, high uric acid levels is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and the benefit of urate-lowering therapy for cardiac diseases is being explored.
Q: Is Ubexa useful for treating chronic kidney disease?
A: Ubexa is not indicated for the treatment of chronic kidney disease. However, it can be safely used in patients with mild to moderate renal failure for lowering uric acid levels. Safety of the drug in severe renal failure is not established.
Q: Can I use Ubexa for cancer?
A: Ubexa is not used for the treatment of cancer. However, patients with malignant cancer when given anti-cancer drugs, experience a serious condition known as tumor lysis syndrome characterized by increased potassium, phosphate and uric acid levels in the blood due to the killing of cancer cells and this can lead to acute kidney injury, cardiac arrhythmia, and seizures. Ubexa helps in this condition by lowering the uric acid levels and preventing further complications.
Q: Can I take Ubexa with allopurinol?
A: Both Ubexa and allopurinol are uric acid lowering agents and work in a similar way. So, using both the two medicines together may not be very beneficial and can increase the risk of side effects. However, there have been studies where Ubexa when used with allopurinol in patients with refractory gout, was quite effective in providing relief. So, a combined use would be best decided by your treating doctor depending on your condition.
Q: Is Ubexa useful for treating kidney stones?
A: Ubexa is not indicated in the treatment of kidney stones. However, some studies show that high renal uric acid excretion may precipitate the formation of calcium stones in the kidney and hence, suggest Ubexa may have a role in the reduction of stone formation.
Q: Can I take Ubexa with colchicine?
A: Ubexa can be taken with colchicine. In the initial few days of starting Ubexa, patients may experience an increase in gout attacks because of the movement of uric acid and colchicine and painkillers are given to these patients for the relief of pain and inflammation.
Q: Can I take Ubexa with azathioprine?
A: Ubexa should not be taken with azathioprine. Taking both the medicines together will increase the levels of azathioprine and can cause toxicity.
Q: Can I take Ubexa with antibiotics?
A: Ubexa can generally be taken safely together with antibiotics. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor about the right antibiotic therapy for your condition while you are also taking Ubexa.
Q: What are the contraindications to the use of Ubexa?
A: Use of Ubexa is contraindicated in patients being treated with azathioprine, mercaptopurine, theophylline, and in patients who develop hypersensitivity to the drug.
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