What is febuxostat use for?

Febuxostat is primarily used to manage hyperuricemia, a condition characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood, often associated with gout. It works as a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, reducing the production of uric acid, thereby helping to prevent gout attacks and associated complications. Febuxostat is typically prescribed for patients who either do not tolerate allopurinol or require additional control of uric acid levels.