Epidemiologic data on the incidence of different types of pyelonephritis are limited. It is known that the incidence of acute pyelonephritis is highest in otherwise healthy women between 15 and 29 years of age, followed by infants and older persons.
The other kind of Diastat syringe contains a small dose that is appropriate for young children (Diastat 2.5 mg) and does not need to be set. The largest Diastat AcuDial syringe (20 mg) comes with a rectal tip that is too large for most children.
A one-month supply of 40-mg febuxostat costs $160. This price far exceeds the cost of allopurinol, which is $14 (brand: $31) for a one-month supply.Febuxostat is available in 40-mg and 80-mg tablets. The initial dosage is 40 mg once per day, increasing to 80 mg once per day if serum uric acid levels remain at 6 mg per dL or higher after two weeks of therapy.Dosage adjustments are unnecessary for mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment.IMPLICITY. Febuxostat is available in 40-mg and 80-mg tablets. The initial dosage is 40 mg once per day, increasing to 80 mg once per day if serum uric acid levels remain at 6 mg per dL or higher after two weeks of therapy. Dosage adjustments are unnecessary for mild to moderate renal or hepatic impairment.