febuxostat

English

Etymology

From phe(nyl) +‎ (iso)bu(tyl) +‎ x(anthine) o(xidase) +‎ -stat (“enzyme inhibitor”).

Pronunciation

Noun

febuxostat (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A urate-lowering drug (trademark Uloric), an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase that is indicated for use in the treatment of hyperuricemia and chronic gout.

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