febuxostat

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How do you pronounce febuxostat?

The recorded pronunciation is /fəˈbʌk.səˌstæt/.

What does febuxostat mean?

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

Where does febuxostat come from?

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

How to pronounce febuxostat

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