Ributin 150Mg Capsule
About Ributin 150Mg Capsule
Ributin 150Mg Capsule is commonly administered orally, and is available in the form of tablets. It is an anti-mycobacterial agent, and is used for the prevention and treatment of the disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease in patients who have an advanced stage of HIV infection.
The usual dosage of this drug is 300 mg daily, taken once in a day. However, if you are a patient with an increased tendency to experience nausea, vomiting, or any other form of gastrointestinal upsets, you are advised to take 150 mg of Ributin 150Mg Capsule twice in day, preferably along with food. Exercise caution while taking this medicine if you are suffering from severe kidney failure.
Commonly observed side effects of this medication appear to be rashes, a significant fall in the number of neutrophils, and gastrointestinal intolerance. Falls in the counts of blood cells are an observed side effect of this medication. Hence, your doctor must be given regular reports of your blood cell counts.
Ributin 150Mg Capsule must not be given for MAC prophylaxis to patients suffering from active tuberculosis. If you develop symptoms for active tuberculosis while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately. You will be given an effective combination regimen of medications to treat tuberculosis.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Ributin 150Mg Capsule
Tuberculosis
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Ributin 150Mg Capsule ?
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Ributin 150Mg Capsule
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Ributin 150mg capsule is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Ributin 150mg capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Rifabutin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
Ributin 150Mg Capsule kills Mycobacterium avium complex, thereby preventing tuberculosis. It works through blocking DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. As a result RNA synthesis is curbed and cell death occurs.
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 Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Ributin 150Mg Capsule ?
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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