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how should take akt 2 , and how much time in a day. ## AKT2 DAILY DOSE ? ## The AKT Kit combines essential TB drugs into one convenient dose package, so you can take them altogether, rather than getting a prescription filled for 4 separate drugs. It contains: 1 tab of ethambutol 800 mg, isoniazid 300 mg, 2 tabs of pyrazinamide 750 mg, Each combipack contains 1 cap of rifampicin 450 mg Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## i am 23 years old suffering from TB in my spine. i have been prescribed AKT 3. There is 1 tablet and 1 capsule. At what time should i take tablet & capsule. ## what is the prescription for AKT2 when should i take tablets and at what times of the day ## how should akt 2 tablet taken is it...

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I had Tb in last month & started dosage of Forecox 2 daily as per physician's recommendations. Now a days I am feeling too tired aven after walking for 500 mtrs. Whether any chances of further infection of Tb after completing course of Forecox. ## Forecox contains Ethambutol, Isonazid, Pyrazinimide and rifampicin. The weakness and drowsiness can be side effects, as well as nausea and dizziness. As to further infection or reinfection, there is no real way to say for certain. Just like any medication, it works for some people and not for others. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## M having forecox since two months but from somedays m feeling itching in my body...n not sure if it is a side effect of medicine...can u help ## My dad is using forcex from 2months and he is o...

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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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i am 26 years old and diagnosed with Tubercular Lymphadenitis (in the right lymph node). My physician started medicines forecox for it in feb 2015. After six months of medicines my doc stopped it but the size of the lymph node stayed as it. After two months he again started the medicines with L-CIN in additional. what should i do. i think i have devloped resistant againt medicines. Please guide.

I'm on my 5th month of taking those medicines. I dont actually had any pimple problem before especially on my face. But when I got confined due to pneumonia, my doctor advised me to take those medicines to cure the spot on my lungs. And since I take those medicines, I got these pimples all over my face. They're are so annoying. Like I even lost my self confidence because of them. Is there any ways to avoid them? After taking my mediation, will they be gone for real? Please give me an advice. :( ## I'm on my 5th month of taking those medicines. I dont actually had any pimple problem before especially on my face. But when I got confined due to pneumonia, my doctor advised me to take those medicines to cure the spot on my lungs. And since I take those medicines, I got these pim...

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I am 61 Years old, i got operated lymphnode. After biopsy it says Tuburcolus Lyphedentis. Doctor Subscribed me AKT4 one sascet daily for six months. Do i need to do any test before starting the medicine. LFT has not done. ## AKT-4 kit is an anti-tuberculosis drug containing: 1 (tab) ethambutol 800 mg + isoniazid 300 mg + 2 (tabs) pyrazinamide 750 mg + 1 (cap) rifampicin 450 mg. This is so you can take them altogether, rather than getting a prescription filled for 4 separate drugs. For proper instructions on how and when to take your dose, I would strongly recommend discussing this with your doctor since he/she is the one who prescribed it to you, and may insist that you take it a certain way. However, I think that your doctor should've given you instructions or a patient prescribing...

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i started akt tablets from 25-11-2011.from march i have stopped combutol and pyrizine and taking r cinex and benadon. so how long i've to continue r cinex ## AKT doses varies with severity of illness. starting from 7 mnth to 1 yrs or sometimes even more. ethambutol doses can be adjusted by your doc but let your doc take the decision. as koch shows a relapse in many cases. get well soon

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please advice,my mother (66yrs) facing a problem with fluctuate sugar, hyper tension(B.P), epilipsy, n due to fit she fall down on her lower spine before 6 months, after cure everything in the hospital doctor advice regular medicine n give discharge for the other dieses n said take rest for couple of month n can start seating n walking acordingly, she was fine after 2 months n started walking slowly on her own without support, one day found very low sugar in the early morning about 36 n emergenct admitted in the hospital again n treatment starts n it took 15 days there,during period we done her lower spine M.R.I, where found T.B infaction, now the docter advice for the AKT-4 for 7-8 months n said after 3 months bed rest again will do the report n can advice when can she start walk on he...

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Hi, My mother was suffering from Abdomen TB. She got operated 5 months back. After operation, she was given AKT4 tablet for 4 months and then shifted on AKT3 & Neurobion tablets. But now she is facing problem of continuous acidity and vomitting feel. What could be the reason that after reducing one tablet also acidity increasing? Is there any need of using anti acidity tablet along with AKT3? Please advice. ## @VVK, Sorry to hear about your mother's condition with acidity. Based on my research the AKT-3 kit contains a combination of Ethambutol + Isoniazide + Rifampicin... So I went ahead and looked up the side effect profile for each of those medications individually and while I haven't come across any mention of increased acidity, all three medications do list nausea and vo...

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I took myrin p forte for 1mo (4caps in the morning everyday). After a month I saw my pulmo doctor again and gave me myrin (3x a day). I went and bought the generic instead Ethambutol 400g. Is that ok to take 3x all in the morning? ## Let me rephrase my question. Im done taking MYRIN P FORTE for 1month. Now, my Pulmo gave me a prescription to take just MYRIN for 1mo. I went and bought the ETHAMBUTOL 400g (generic) Im taking 3tablets 30mins aftr breakfast (myrin dosage). Is that ok? I hope to hear from you soon! ## myrin contains 300 mg ethambutol but now you are taking 400mg. while p forte contains 275mg eth... hence u further inc your dosage .. while doc decrease.. 275 *4 =1100 while 3*3 =9 hence u should concern your doc for once. ## Thanks nimra. Im done taking Myrin P Forte last mont...

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I was taking rifinah, pyridoxine and ethambutol for 7 months and the side affects were unbearable so was taken off them how long will it take to leave the system. ## Hello, Grumpy! How are you? How long have you been off of them? If could take a few weeks for the side effects to wear off. What are you taking now to treat your TB?

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My daughter has abdomen TB and is now taking Akt4 from 1 month. She complains of pain in the back, stomach and legs. R these due to the tablets? How can I reduce her pain? Kindly advice! ## AKT-4 kit is an anti-tuberculosis drug containing the following ingredients: ethambutol + isoniazid + pyrazinamide + rifampicin. Based on my research, it sounds to me like every single active ingredient could be causing the type of pain she's describing... - Ethambutol lists stomach pain as a side effect - Isoniazid lists stomach pain or tenderness as a serious side effect - Pyrazinamide lists upset stomach as a side effect - Rifampicin lists stomach cramps; muscle weakness; pain in the arms, hands, feet, or legs; and joint pain or swelling as a serios side effect. With that said, your best bet w...

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In the first month of taking Myrin P Forte, the patient may suffer from liver problems, depending on the patients' liver reaction on the drug. Having yellowish skin. Side - effects include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and vomiting ## Liver problems are possible with most medications, however, one must weigh any possible risks, against the benefits of using a drug. Myrin-P Forte contains Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, Isoniazid and Rifampicin and is used to treat Tuberculosis infections. Therefore, there is a very great risk, if someone doesn't take the medication, because TB that is left untreated can be fatal. Are there any other questions or comments? ## HI there... I've been taking myrin p-forte since Aug.3, 2013 and up to now.. Sept. 25, 2013.. i can still feel dizziness accom...

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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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antiacids use when taking ethambutol ## According to the article linked below, Antacids interfere with ethambutol, making it less effective. Therefore it is recommended that you take ethambutol 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids. Referenced from: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682550.html I hope this info helps!

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I am taking treatment for infertility. Both the reports of myself and my wife are normal. But as per my doctor we do have an infection so my wife is not able to conceive. For that, she advised us to take 3 months course of AKT3. I just wanted to know whether AKT3 is taken for clearing an infection and if so what are the side effects of it? ## AKT3 is a combination medication that contains Isonizaid, Rifampicin and Ethambutol, this combination is commonly used to treat Tuberculosis, but it can also be effective against other infections. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach irritation and diarrhea. ## I want to know the correct dose. I am 40 years old and suffer from swelling in my left lympho and FNAC confirmed the TB.

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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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I am taking AKT 4 tab all 4 tab together before food from last 21 days and facing problem of low bp and my head is going circle from last 10 days, kindly guide me is this the side effect of this tablets. ## Taking AKT4 tablest before breakfast from last 21 days and facing problem of low bp and my head is going circle. Are these side effects of this medicine ## AKT-4 is msot commonly used to treat Tuberculosis. It contains Ethambutol, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide and Rifampin. There is nothing listed about any of them causing Hypotension, however, they have been known to have an effect on teh central nervous system, in some cases, so there is a remote possibility. How do you know your BP is low? As to the dizziness, that is a normal side effect. What has your doctor said? ## AKT4 Tablets for ...

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is rheumatism/gout a side effect of myrin p forte? My mother had swelling in her knees and hands after taking the medicine for two weeks. ## Has a doctor diagnosed her condition as gout? This medication contains Ethambutol, Rifampicin and Pyrazinamide, it is used to treat Tuberculosis. They don't cause gout themselves, however if someone already has an active case of it, they will make it worse. So, if that's what it is, it's likely that she already had it and the medication aggravated the condition.

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i am taking myrin p from 4 months as i was diagnosed with tb, now i want to get pregnant but want to know is it safe getting pregnant while taking myrin p ## You actually shouldn't try to get pregnant, until you are certain that the Tuberculosis has been cleared up. It can be dangerous to the fetus and the baby may be born infected. Have you consulted your doctor about this? Most of these types of medications also cross the placenta and the breast milk, so they aren't always safe to use while pregnant or breast feeding. Myrin P contains: Ethambutol HCl 275 mg, rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg More information here:

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