Filostat

Riyadh Pharmaceutical

Composition for Filostat Products

Filostat Products are primarily used for

Gout

About Filostat Products

Uses of Filostat Products

Febuxostat is used in the treatment of gout.

Filostat Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Filostat are Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Edema (swelling), Abnormal liver function, Rash, Joint pain, Gout flares.

Patient Concerns about Filostat Products

Frequently asked questions about Filostat Products

Frequently asked questions about Febuxostat

Q. What is Filostat 40mg Tablet used for?
Filostat 40mg Tablet is used to treat gout in adults. It is mainly used in patients who did not respond to the treatment with allopurinol or who are not able to take allopurinol. Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, builds up in the joints. It causes sudden attacks of redness, swelling, pain, and heat in one or more joints.
Q. What are the side effects of Filostat 40mg Tablet?
Filostat 40mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as abnormal liver test results, diarrhea, headache, rash, nausea, and even an increase in gout symptoms and localized swelling due to retention of fluids in tissues (edema). Whereas, the serious side effects of Filostat 40mg Tablet include heart problems, gout flares, liver problems, and severe skin and allergic reactions. Immediately inform your doctor if you experience any serious side effects.
Q. How long should I take Filostat 40mg Tablet?
The dose and duration of Filostat 40mg Tablet vary from person to person and are decided by your doctor. It may take several months before Filostat 40mg Tablet begins to prevent gout attacks. Do not stop taking Filostat 40mg Tablet without the advice of your doctor even if you feel better.
Q. What is the best time to take Filostat 40mg Tablet?
Filostat 40mg Tablet is advised to be taken once a day. It can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably at the same time each day so that you remember to take it every day. This will help maintain the levels of Filostat 40mg Tablet in the body. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Q. Can Filostat 40mg Tablet cause kidney damage?
Filostat 40mg Tablet may affect kidneys in different ways, though it is quite uncommon. You may experience blood in the urine, frequent urination, kidney stones, abnormal urine tests (increased level of proteins in the urine), and a reduction in the ability of the kidneys to function properly. Rarely, it may cause changes or decrease in urine amount due to inflammation in the kidneys (tubulointerstitial nephritis). Consult your doctor if your kidney functions get further affected.
Q. Can I stop taking Filostat 40mg Tablet on my own if I am fine and have no pain or swelling in joints?
No, do not stop taking Filostat 40mg Tablet without your doctor's advice even if you feel better. Discontinuation of medicine may increase the levels of uric acid. It may also worsen your symptoms due to the formation of new crystals of urate in and around your joints and kidneys.
Q. What are the things which I need to know while taking Filostat 40mg Tablet?
You should be aware that Filostat 40mg Tablet may cause serious heart problems which can be life-threatening in some cases. The symptoms of heart problems include chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, dizziness, fainting or feeling light-headed, rapid or irregular heartbeat. It may also cause numbness or weakness in one side of your body, slurring of speech and sudden blurry vision, or sudden severe headache. Immediately inform your doctor and seek medical help if you experience any of these symptoms.
Q. Can Filostat 40mg Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Filostat 40mg Tablet use may cause liver problems. Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests done before and during treatment with Filostat 40mg Tablet to check how well your liver was working before and while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, pain, or tenderness on the right side of the abdomen or loss of appetite for several days or longer. It may also cause changes in the color of urine (dark or tea-colored) and may make your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice).

Products for Filostat

Filostat 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Riyadh Pharmaceutical
MRP
90
Not Available

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