Tapiristat 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Abbott Healthcare Private Limited
Salt Composition
Topiroxostat (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tapiristat 20mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat and prevent gout. It lowers the levels of uric acid by stopping its release from the kidneys.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Tapiristat 20mg Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Take it regularly and do not stop taking the medicine even if you get better until that doctor tells you it is alright to stop. Use of this medicine may cause increased liver enzymes in some people. If you experience any other side effects which do not go away with time or bothers you, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. You should also let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking before using this medicine. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor first before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tapiristat 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tapiristat 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Tapiristat 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Tapiristat 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Gout occurs due to increased blood uric acid levels. Tapiristat 20mg Tablet reduces the synthesis of uric acid by inhibiting the enzyme involved in it.
Quick Tips
Take adequate water or fluids while taking Tapiristat 20mg Tablet to prevent kidney stones. Treatment with this medicine should not be started during a sudden/severe gout attack. Wait until your current attack is over before starting this medication. Consult your doctor before taking it if you have or ever had kidney stones, stomach ulcers, peptic ulcers, diabetes, liver disorders or blood disorders. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended dosage of Tapiristat 20mg Tablet?
The initial adult dosage is 20 mg orally, given twice daily in the morning and evening. Your doctor may gradually increase this dose up to 60 mg or even 80 mg per dose, taken twice daily, while closely monitoring your blood uric acid levels.
Can patients with kidney disease safely take Tapiristat 20mg Tablet?
Patients with pre-existing kidney issues should be cautious when taking Tapiristat 20mg Tablet due to the higher risk of potential side effects associated with this condition.
What crucial precautions should patients remember while using Tapiristat 20mg Tablet?
It's essential to gradually increase your dose of Tapiristat 20mg Tablet over time. Your starting dose is 20 mg, taken twice daily. After about two weeks, you may be advised to increase the dose to 40 mg per dose, twice daily. Then, after another six weeks or so, your doctor might recommend a final dose adjustment to 60 mg or even 80 mg per dose, taken twice daily. Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions and closely monitor any changes in your condition.
