febuxostat

noun

fe·bux·o·stat | \ fə-ˈbək-sə-ˌstat

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Medical Definition of febuxostat

: a drug C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₃S that inhibits the action of xanthine oxidase and is administered orally to treat high levels of uric acid associated with gout

Note: Febuxostat is marketed under the trademark Uloric.

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