Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's
About Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called 'antitubercular agent/ medication'. It is a second-line treatment medication used for active drug-resistant tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's should not be used alone and must be given in combination with other tuberculosis medications.
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's consists of a medicine called 'Capreomycin'. It is an antitubercular agent that inhibits bacteria's cell wall biosynthesis in susceptible strains of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's is given as an injection and should be administered intramuscularly/intravenously only under a healthcare professional's supervision. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as pain and induration at the injection site, vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance) and kidney (renal) failure, and electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia) have been reported. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not stop taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's despite symptomatic relief. Treat your condition effectually. Continue taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's for as long as it has been prescribed. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance), so drive with caution if you experience these signs. You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk. Caution should be exercised when Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's can't be used in children as safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.
Uses of Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's
Medicinal Benefits
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have received other medicines that did not work well. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
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Drug Warnings
Caution should be exercised in administering antibiotics, including Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's, to any patient who has demonstrated some form of allergy, particularly to drugs. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance), so drive with caution if you experience these signs. You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. A Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk. Caution should be exercised when Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's can’t use in children as there is no Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established. STOP the medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience/notice any urticaria and maculopapular skin rashes.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Using Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's together with amphotericin B liposomal can increase the risk of kidney and inner ear damage, and co-administration of intravenous immune globulin preparations with nephrotoxic agents may potentiate the risk of renal impairment.
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to medicines and kidney/liver diseases, pre-existing auditory impairment, hypokalemia, and hypocalcemia before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection 1's.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as kidneys, brain, spine and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious disease that can spread to others through small droplets released into the air by a person suffering from tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, and loss of appetite and weight. People who smoke or consume alcohol, people diagnosed with HIV, and immune system problems are more likely at risk of developing active TB.