Description
THERAPEUTIC SEGMENT of Abux 40mg Tablet
ABUX is in a class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors
GENERIC NAME: ABUX 40mg
GENERIC NAME: ABUX 40mg
INDICATIONS of Abux 40mg Tablet
Abux is a xanthine oxidase (XO) inhibitor indicated for the chronicmanagement
of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who havean inadequate
response to a maximally titrated dose of allopurinol
response to a maximally titrated dose of allopurinol
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION of Abux 40mg Tablet
Chronic Gout Indicated for chronic management of
Hyperuricemia in patients who responded inadequately
to optimal allopurinol therapy Are intolerant to allopurinol
Treatment with allopurinol is not advisable Initial
dose: 40 mg PO qDay. May increase to 80 mg PO qDay
After 2 wk if serum uric acid <6 mg/dL is not achieved
CONTRAINDICATIONS of Abux 40mg Tablet
azathioprine
Febuxostat increases levels of azathioprine by decreasing metabolism
didanosine.
Febuxostat will increase the level or effect of didanosine by decreasing metabolism
of mercaptopurine.
Febuxostat increases levels of mercaptopurine by decreasing metabolism
theophylline.
