Azathioprine + Febuxostat Tablets 40 Mg Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Febuxostat is contraindicated with azathioprine. Concomitant use increases plasma concentrations of 6-mercaptopurine metabolite, resulting in severe toxicity.

Mechanism

Febuxostat inhibits xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that metabolizes azathioprine

Source: NLP:febuxostat tablets 40 mg