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Capreotec 1 gm Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Do not stop taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection despite symptomatic relief. Treat your condition effectually. Continue taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection for as long as it has been prescribed.
Drug-resistant TB means bacteria become resistant to the drugs used to treat TB. This means that the drug can no longer kill the TB bacteria.
Capreotec 1 gm Injection belongs to a class of drugs known as aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection that usually attacks your lungs. It can also spread to other parts of your body, like your brain and spine. A type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it.
Alcohol
Caution
You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Capreotec 1 gm Injection to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
It is unknown whether Capreotec 1 gm Injection can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. Capreotec 1 gm Injection should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection; your doctor will decide whether Capreotec 1 gm Injection can be taken by breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
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Capreotec 1 gm Injection may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance). Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience these symptoms.
Liver
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Limited information on using Capreotec 1 gm Injection in patients with liver diseases/conditions is available. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised in patients with liver disease.
Kidney
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Capreotec 1 gm Injection to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Please consult your doctor.
Children
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Capreotec 1 gm Injection can’t use in children as there is no safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.
About Capreotec 1 gm Injection
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 should not be used alone and must be given in combination with other tuberculosis medications.
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 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 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 despite symptomatic relief. Treat your condition effectually. Continue taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection for as long as it has been prescribed. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection can't be used in children as safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.
Uses of Capreotec 1 gm Injection
Medicinal Benefits
Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 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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Side Effects of Capreotec 1 gm Injection
Drug Warnings
Caution should be exercised in administering antibiotics, including Capreotec 1 gm Injection, to any patient who has demonstrated some form of allergy, particularly to drugs. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. A Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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 is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection 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.
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