Biochem/physiol Actions

Febuxostat is a potent non-purine xanithine oxidase inhibitor. Febuxostat is used in urate lowering therapies (ULTs) for the treatment of gout.

Caution

Freely soluble in N,N-dimethyl formamide, Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, sparingly soluble in ethanol or trichloromethane, slightly soluble in methanol, practically insoluble in water

General description

Febuxostat is a potent, non-purine compound, which inhibits the expression of cytokines/chemokines. It has also been reported to inhibit LPS-induced TNF-α, VCAM-1, MMP9 and MCP-1 expression.