Kapocin 500Mg Injection
About Kapocin 500Mg Injection
Lung infections that occur because of particular strains of tuberculosis (TB), are treated by Kapocin 500Mg Injection. This is a combination drug, and is only prescribed in case of those patients who cannot be treated with any other medicines. More specifically, this medicine is a polypeptide antibiotic, and kills the organisms that cause TB infection.
The drug should be avoided if you are hypersensitive to any substance present in it. It should not be taken if you are already taking injections to treat TB.
The drug is injected into the body by a nurse or doctor. You can also do it yourself at home, but make sure you ask your health care provider to teach you how to do it. Avoid using the drug if the bottle it comes in is cracked or the solution has become cloudy.
Keep the drug, injection as well as needles away from kids and pets. Reuse of the needles can cause infections, resulting in more complications. In case you miss a dose of Kapocin 500Mg Injection, get in touch with your doctor as soon as possible.
When it comes to side effects, a few that commonly occur include pain in the chest, cough, fever, chills, appetite loss, dizziness, problems with breathing and drowsiness.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Kapocin 500Mg Injection
Bacterial Infections
Tuberculosis
Skin Infection
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Kapocin 500Mg Injection ?
Pale Red Skin
Itchy Rash
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Abnormal Urine Sediment
Increased Creatinine Level In Blood
Injection Site Abscess
Increased White Blood Cell Count (Eosinophils)
Rash
Ringing In Ear
Severe Bleeding
Injection Site Pain
Decreased White Blood Cell Count
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Kapocin 500Mg Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Kapocin 500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Kapocin 500Mg Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Kapocin 500Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Capreo 500Mg Injection
Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is a popular drug used to treat tuberculosis. Even though not much is known about the mechanism of action, it is believed that the medication promotes protein synthesis by binding the 70S ribosomal unit.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Kapocin 500Mg Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
Capreomycin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/capreomycin
Capreomycin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00314
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