Febuxostat is a prescription medication used to treat hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels in the blood) in patients with gout. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which is responsible for the production of uric acid in the body.
By lowering uric acid levels, Febuxostat helps to prevent the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints, reducing pain and inflammation and helping to prevent acute gout attacks.
Febuxostat is administered orally in tablet form. Dosage and treatment duration should be determined by a medical professional based on the severity of hyperuricemia and the patient’s response to therapy.