Capreomycin

Lung infections that occur because of particular strains of tuberculosis (TB), are treated by Capreomycin. 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 Capreomycin, 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.

• 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.

• Pale Red Skin

• Itchy Rash

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests

• Abnormal Urine Sediment

• Hearing Loss

• Increased Creatinine Level In Blood

• Injection Site Abscess

• Increased White Blood Cell Count (Eosinophils)

• Rash

• Ringing In Ear

• Severe Bleeding

• Vertigo

• 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.

• 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Capreomycin as ingredient

• Kapocin 500Mg Injection

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Capreotec 1Gm Injection

  United Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Capreo 500Mg Injection

  Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Kapocin 750Mg Injection

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• KAPOCIN 1GM INJECTION

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt 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.

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.

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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  Tenof 300Mg Tablet

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  LASIX 40MG/4ML INJECTION

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  Osteomet Injection

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• 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