Joint Formulary & PAD

Febuxostat - Hyperuricaemia and Gout

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Tablets
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
For patients where allopurinol is not tolerated or contraindicated

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Febuxostat
Indication :
Hyperuricaemia and Gout
Group Name :
Keywords :
Gout, non-purine selective inhibitor, xanthine oxidase
Brand Names Include :
Adenuric
Important Information :
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Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Febuxostat is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Hyperuricaemia and Gout.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Prescribing Clinical Network recommends the use of febuxostat in line with NICE TA 164, for the management of chronic hyperuricaemia in gout only for people who are intolerant of allopurinol (as defined in TA) or for whom allopurinol is contraindicated.
Febuxostat is considered to have a GREEN status on the traffic light system