Pyrazinamide

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Pyrazinamide is a medication used to treat tuberculosis.[2] For active tuberculosis, it is often used with rifampicin, isoniazid, and either streptomycin or ethambutol.[3] It is not generally recommended for the treatment of latent tuberculosis.[2] It is taken by mouth.[1] Common side effects include nausea, loss of appetite, muscle and joint pains, and rash.[2][4] More serious side effects include...

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Rifampicin, also known as rifampin, is an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections, including tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium avium complex, leprosy, and Legionnaires’ disease.[2] It is almost always used together with other antibiotics with two notable exceptions: when given as a "preferred treatment that is strongly recommended"[3] for latent TB infection; and when used as post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent Haemophilus influenza...

fixcom 4 Film coated tablet Antituberculosis each tablet contains Rifampicin 150 mg Isoniazid 75mg Pyrazinamide 400mg Ethambutol 275mg ## rifampicin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide/ethambutol fixcom 4 is medicine of what illness? ## what best medicine for extensive pulmonary tuberculosis pleural thickening versus minimal hydro thorax, left ## my husband is taking fixcom 4 for 5 days now,is it natural that he vomits always? ## How to drink refampicin/isoniazid 300mg/150mg this same fixcom 4

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Hi, am a patient of pulmonary tuberculosis. I have taken prescribed medicines ( pyrazinamide 1200mg, isoniazid 300mg, r - cin 625mg, benadon 40mg, augmentin 625mg) only for 5 to 10 days that to interrupted. and its been almost 2 months that am not taking any medicines and fever is not there but coughing has increased ( dry ), pain in left side of chest, blurred vision and mild headaches.Has its been evovled in multi drug resistent or xtreme drug resistent? Or if won't take any medicine how long will i'll survive? ## There is a possibility that you have a drug resistant form, however, there is also just a possibility that these were just not the right drugs to help you. Only a doctor can tell you for sure. Are you still seeing one? If you do have a drug resistant form, or you do ...

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white ## Did you mean to say VP 012? If so, this white tablet contains 500 mg of Pyrazinamide, which is commonly used to treat tuberculosis. For information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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hdshdh ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, fever and gastro-intestinal disturbances. Are there any questions or comments? ## i have taken this for 10 days and now (11th day) i got this ichyness all over my body visibly with spots of red i can't help scratching. my doctor gave me this after xray impression: suggestive of a chronic inflammatory lung disease compatible with ptb extensive disease.

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Myrin P Forte Can Be Taken With milk? ## Myrin-P Forte contains Ethambutol, Rifampicin, INH and Pyrazinamide, it is used to treat TB. To be most effective, it should be taken on an empty stomach, 1 hour before, or 2 hours after meals and, generally, that would mean taking it with only water. Milk can coat the stomach and affect the absorption of some medications. If it irritates your stomach, you can take it with antacids. Are there any other questions? ## Will the effect of yaz pills be lesse. if you are on a myrin forte treatment?

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myrin p tablet ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The dosage varies: >71 kg 5 tab/day, 55-70 kg 4 tab/day, 40-54 kg 3 tab/day. Do you have any other questions? ## i need to know the dose of antitubercular drug that comes with the name Myrin P specially in case of Spinal Tubersulosis.

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anti tuberculosis ## how many times do I have to take quadtab as treatment for my recurring PTB? ## This drug contains Rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, and ethambutol HCl 275 mg. It is indicated for intensive phase treatment of all forms of pulmonary & extrapulmonary TB. Dosing schedule: "Adult ≥71 kg 5 tab, 55-70 kg 4 tab, 38-54 kg 3 tab, 30-37 kg 2 tab. To be taken once daily, for 2-mth intensive phase treatment followed by a 3-drug (rifampicin + INH + ethambutol) for ≥4 mth maintenance phase treatment." [1] Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... References [1] ## what is the side effect of quadtab? ## i am currently taking quadtabs 4x a day 30mins before breakfast this is for 2weeks. my ptb is in...

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I have suspected PTB due to feel strong pain when coughing and the only medicines relieved me from pain in my coughing is the PYRAZINAMIDE as one of the medicine inside the Quadtab. The doctor advised me to take the Quadtab for 2 months then Tritab for another 4 months but after taking the Tritab for the end of 5 months I encountered mild coughing with phlegm due to my Allergic Rhinitis. Can I take again the Quadtab for 1 week to relieve again from coughing then go back again to Tritab for the remaining 1 months left for maintainance. Thanks

I would like to know more about the side effects of forecox ## side effects of forecox medicine ## Forecox contains: ethambutol 400 mg, isoniazid 150 mg, pyrazinamide 750 mg, rifampicin 225 mg It is used to treat tuberculosis. It is available in India and since it is not available in the US, I am afraid I can't find any other information on it. Does anyone else know anything? ## I WANT TO KNOW ABOU THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF FORECOX (TWICE IN A DAY)ON A FEMALE AGED 25YRS ## there are not too much of side effects of forecox,, after 20-30 days of consumption u become habitual of this medicine, don't worry at all forecox is a perfect treatment for normal tb. God bless YOU! ## I am using fore cox since last three months. Doctor says it is enough to use this tablet for 2 months. Bu...

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What is the generic name of Myrin-P Forte? ## What is the generic name of Myrin-p Forte? ## The ingredients are Ethambutol + Rifampicin + Isoniasad + Pyrazinamide. Ethambutol eliminates certain bacteria that cause tuberculosis. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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daily dosage of myrin forte tab in far advanced ulmonary tuberculosis ## Myrin P Forte contains 275mgs of Ethambutol, 150mgs of Rifampin, 75mgs of INH and 400mgs of Pyrazinamide, it is an antituberculosis medication. The dosage varies: >71 kg 5 tab/day, 55-70 kg 4 tab/day, 40-54 kg 3 tab/day. What has your doctor recommended?

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what medication can be use to treat side effect of myrin-p like nausea,heartburn,depression ## Myrin-P Forte (Ethambutol 275 mg, Rifampicin 150 mg, Isoniazid 75 mg, Pyrazinamide 400 mg) is used as the initial phase treatment and re-treatment of all forms of tuberculosis. The following is a list of side effects associated with Myrin-P Forte: "Decrease in visual acuity due to optic neuritis. GI (gastrointestinal) disturbances (heartburn, epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, cramps, & diarrhea); insomnia, headache, mental confusion, toxic psychoses, increased reflexes, muscle twitching & paresthesias. Discontinue use if signs of hepatocellular damage or hyperuricemia accompanied by acute gouty arthritis manifest." If you're experiencing any sort of severe or...

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Isoniazid, INH

Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis.[2] For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol.[3] For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself.[2] It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi.[2] It is usually taken by mouth b...

Ethambutol

Ethambutol (EMB, E) is a medication primarily used to treat tuberculosis.[3] It is usually given in combination with other tuberculosis medications, such as isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide.[4] It may also be used to treat Mycobacterium avium complex, and Mycobacterium kansasii.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include problems with vision, joint pain, nausea, headaches, and feeling tired.[3] ...

i want to know the side effects of quadtab.. i started taking the drug a month ago...rashes appeared similar to dermatitis. ## This drug contains Rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, and ethambutol HCl 275 mg. Possible side effects: "Rifampicin: Flu-like syndrome; hematopoietic reactions; cutaneous, GI & hepatic reactions; shortness of breath; shock & renal failure. Hypersensitivity reactions. INH: Disturbances of hepatic function, convulsions, optic neuritis & atrophy, memory impairment, toxic psychosis, hepatitis & peripheral neuropathy. Pyrazinamide: Hyperuricemia. Ethambutol: Decreased visual acuity due to optic neuritis; joint pain, anaphylactoid reactions, dermatitis, pruritus, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, GI upset, malaise, ...

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Ethambutol (EMB, E) is a medication primarily used to treat tuberculosis.[3] It is usually given in combination with other tuberculosis medications, such as isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide.[4] It may also be used to treat Mycobacterium avium complex, and Mycobacterium kansasii.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects include problems with vision, joint pain, nausea, headaches, and feeling tired.[3] ...

Isoniazid, INH

Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis.[2] For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol.[3] For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself.[2] It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi.[2] It is usually taken by mouth b...

Isoniazid, INH + Rifampin

Isoniazid, also known as isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), is an antibiotic used for the treatment of tuberculosis.[2] For active tuberculosis it is often used together with rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and either streptomycin or ethambutol.[3] For latent tuberculosis it is often used by itself.[2] It may also be used for atypical types of mycobacteria, such as M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. xenopi.[2] It is usually taken by mouth b...