URISTAT 80mg

Gout is more than occasional joint pain. It develops when uric acid builds up in the bloodstream and forms tiny crystals inside the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, redness, and intense pain. While medicines can relieve the pain of a gout attack, preventing future attacks requires controlling the uric acid level itself.

URISTAT 80 mg contains Febuxostat, which reduces the body's production of uric acid by blocking an enzyme called xanthine oxidase. As uric acid levels gradually fall, existing crystals begin to dissolve and new crystals are less likely to form. Over time, this helps reduce the frequency of gout attacks and protects joints from long-term damage.

It is important to understand that URISTAT is a long-term preventive treatment rather than a painkiller. During the first few months of treatment, some patients may experience more gout attacks as stored uric acid crystals begin to dissolve. This is a recognised part of treatment and does not mean the medicine is failing. Your doctor may prescribe another medicine, such as colchicine or an anti-inflammatory drug, to help prevent these early flare-ups.

For the best results, URISTAT should be taken regularly, even when you feel well. Missing doses or stopping treatment without medical advice can allow uric acid levels to rise again, increasing the risk of future gout attacks.

Doctors commonly prescribe URISTAT 80 mg for:

• Long-term treatment of chronic gout
• Lowering elevated blood uric acid levels (hyperuricaemia)
• Preventing recurrent gout attacks
• Reducing the formation of uric acid crystals
• Helping prevent gout-related joint damage
• Managing patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond adequately to allopurinol (when clinically appropriate)

Before starting URISTAT, your doctor will assess whether it is suitable for your condition.

Use this medicine with caution if you:

• Have a history of heart disease or stroke
• Have liver disease
• Have severe kidney impairment
• Have previously experienced a serious reaction to Febuxostat
• Are receiving treatment for organ transplantation
• Have thyroid disease

Another important point is that gout attacks may become more frequent when treatment first begins. This happens because uric acid crystals start dissolving as blood uric acid levels fall. Continue taking URISTAT unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Regular blood tests may be recommended to monitor uric acid levels and liver function during long-term treatment.

• URISTAT is used to lower high uric acid levels in people with chronic gout. It is not intended to relieve the pain of an acute gout attack.
• Do not stop taking the medicine simply because your symptoms improve. Maintaining low uric acid levels requires long-term treatment.
• Some patients may experience more gout attacks during the first few months of treatment. This does not mean the medicine is ineffective. Continue taking it unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, stroke, liver disease, or severe kidney disease before starting treatment.
• Regular blood tests may be recommended to monitor serum uric acid levels and liver function during treatment.
• Do not start URISTAT during an active gout flare unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
• Inform your doctor about all prescription medicines, supplements, and herbal products you are taking to avoid potential drug interactions.

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Most people tolerate URISTAT 80 mg (Febuxostat) well. However, like all medicines, it may cause side effects in some individuals. Many of these are mild and improve as your body adjusts to treatment.

Common side effects include:

• Mild gout flare-ups, especially during the first few months of treatment
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Skin rash
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhoea
• Mild swelling of the hands or feet
• Abnormal liver function test results

If these side effects are persistent or become bothersome, consult your doctor. Do not stop taking the medicine without medical advice.

To keep URISTAT effective and safe:

• Store below 30°C unless otherwise stated on the packaging.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use.
• Protect from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Dispose of unused or expired tablets safely through a pharmacy whenever possible.