An educational discussion of managing hyperuricemia conditions, including gout, is essential for healthcare providers. This session addresses the indications, mechanism of action, administration guidelines, adverse event profile, contraindications, and monitoring strategies for febuxostat, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Given recent FDA recommendations regarding cardiovascular risks associated with febuxostat compared to allopurinol, understanding when to opt for febuxostat over allopurinol is crucial. Furthermore, understanding febuxostat’s pharmacology empowers healthcare professionals to tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs, optimizing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing potential adverse effects. By integrating dosing considerations, pharmacokinetic insights, toxicity profiles, and pertinent drug interactions, healthcare providers can make informed decisions to enhance patient care outcomes in managing gout and related conditions.This activity facilitates an in-depth exploration of febuxostat’s role within the therapeutic landscape, fostering a holistic understanding of its clinical utility and challenges. This session enhances a clinician’s ability to navigate febuxostat therapy effectively by equipping healthcare professionals with the requisite knowledge and skills. Through proactive monitoring and thoughtful consideration of patient-specific factors, healthcare providers can mitigate risks and maximize benefits associated with febuxostat treatment, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals with gout or hyperuricemia.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/37707
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Reconstruction, Chemical Pathology, Foot and Ankle, General Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Nephrology