Summary
- Main use
- Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- Adults: Take 2 tablets once daily (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal).
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- BC World Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
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This medication is effective against the tuberculosis bacteria and is used for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. It is specifically not recommended for initial treatment or prevention and is mainly suitable for the treatment of confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis patients. By taking this medication, it effectively suppresses the tuberculosis bacteria and aids in health recovery.
How to take
Adult dose
Adults: Take 2 tablets once daily (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal).
Precautions
This medication requires caution in patients with impaired liver function. Liver function tests should be performed before taking and periodically during treatment. If symptoms of liver damage occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. This medication should not be administered to patients with severe liver impairment or hypersensitivity to any component of this medication. Additionally, it should not be taken with certain drugs, so consulting with a physician is necessary. If signs of allergic reactions such as fever, rash, or respiratory distress occur during treatment, medical personnel should be informed immediately, and the medication should be stopped. This medication can affect liver and kidney function, so patients with diabetes or kidney diseases should take it with extra caution. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or jaundice may present during use, and if any of these adverse effects occur, it is important to consult a physician. This medication has numerous drug interactions, so it's essential to inform about any other medications being taken, especially oral contraceptives, anticonvulsants, and anticoagulants. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the necessity and risks of taking this medication and discuss it with their physician if required. Safety in pediatric and elderly patients has not been sufficiently established, so special caution is needed for patients in these age groups. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as vomiting, coma, or seizures may occur, so the dosage must be strictly followed, and emergency treatment should be sought if overdose is suspected.
Side effects
Liver dysfunction, jaundice, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis, liver disease, shock, abnormal liver function symptoms, dental discoloration, thrombocytopenia, purpura, cerebral hemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation, neutropenia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, anemia, vitamin K dependent coagulation disorders, headache, fever, drowsiness, fatigue, dysfunction, dizziness, concentration difficulties, mental confusion, behavioral changes, muscle weakness, limb pain, paralysis symptoms, myopathy, psychosis, myalgia, visual disturbances, menstrual disorders, increased BUN, increased serum uric acid, hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, hematuria, interstitial nephritis, renal failure, acute renal failure, rash, flushing, itching, pruritus, urticaria, vesicles, eosinophilia, stomatitis, glossitis, conjunctivitis, DRESS syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary inflammation, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, eosinophilic pneumonia, pulmonary infiltration, organic pneumonia, respiratory failure, pulmonary fibrosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, facial discoloration, stool discoloration, peripheral edema, cold symptoms, chills, bone pain, shortness of breath, asthma, decreased blood pressure, shock, peripheral neuropathy, convulsions, toxic encephalopathy, optic neuritis, optic atrophy, memory impairment, toxic psychosis, balance disturbances, ataxia, airway tremors, speech impairment, eye movement disorders, swallowing difficulties, nausea, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, elevated serum aminotransferase levels, bilirubinuria, loss of appetite, fatigue, anxiety, weakness, agranulocytosis, sideroblastic anemia, aplastic anemia, fever, skin rash, lymphadenopathy, vasculitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, gynecomastia, arthralgia, myalgia, acne, photosensitivity, porphyria, dysuria, interstitial nephritis, fever, decreased appetite, anxiety, dark urine, jaundice of the skin and eyes, cough, dyspnea, wheezing, joint pain, joint swelling, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, speech abnormalities, visual disturbances, hallucinations, coma, metabolic acidosis, ketonuria, hyperglycemia
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, which is safe between 1°C and 30°C, avoiding extremes of temperature.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
Brown film-coated tablets that are oval with both sides convex
Package unit
60 tablets (10 tablets/PTP × 6)
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