febuxostat Flashcards

1
Q

indication

A

alternative Tx for gout

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2
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serious s/e with feuxostat

A
  • hypersensitivity reactions
  • SJS
  • anaphylactic shock
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3
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When do hypersensitivity rxns occur with febuxostat?

A

mostly in first month of Tx

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4
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What patients have inc risk of hypersensitiivity with febuxostat?

A

Hx of hypersensitivity to allopurinol

+/- renal disease

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