Akt Fd Kit
3 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
LUPIN
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, rash, dark coloured urine, jaundice, optic neuritis |
| Salt Content | Ethambutol(267.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(100.0 Mg)+Rifampicin(150.0 Mg)+Pyrazinamide(500.0 Mg) |
Assurance
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Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
- Tuberculosis
Contraindications
- If you have shown allergic reactions to any of its components in the past.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have Gout.
- If you have diabetes.
- If you have Porphyria (a condition in which one experiences stomach aches, changes in behaviour due to the accumulation of unwanted substances in the body).
- If you have pre-existing kidney diseases.
- Unnecessary exposure to sunlight should be avoided as Akt Fd Kit increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite
- Yellowish discolouration of skin or eyes
- Dark-coloured urine
- Fatigue
- Change in vision
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are on other medicines to prevent any adverse reactions.
- You are taking oral contraceptive pills.
- You wear contact lenses. Rifampicin present in the Akt FD Kit can cause permanent stains on the eyes if a contact lens is used while taking medicine.
- You have any disease related to the eyes.
- You should avoid exposure to sunlight.
- You should monitor your blood sugar levels after taking Akt Fd Kit.
Directions for Use
- Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
- If you have any side effects, seek medical help immediately.
- Don’t discontinue using this medication without consulting your physician first.
- Keep the medicines in the container with the lid tightly closed.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Anti-epileptics (Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Valproate) are not eliminated from the body; hence the serum concentration of these medicines increases.
- Antifungals (ketoconazole) do not act efficiently if taken with Akt Fd Kit.
- Xanthines (theophylline) in combination with Akt Fd Kit can cause the toxicity of xanthines.
- Anti Gout medicines like Allopurinol do not work effectively in the presence of Akt Fd Kit.
- Antiarrhythmics (quinidine, mexiletine) are metabolised faster when combined with the Akt Fd Kit.
- Oral contraceptive pills become ineffective when taken with Akt Fd Kit.
- Antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline) become ineffective when taken with Akt Fd Kit.
- Anticoagulants (warfarin) become ineffective, and bleeding time increases.
- Antibiotics (doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin) are metabolised faster than usual.
- Antithyroid medicines (levothyroxine) should not be combined with Akt Fd Kit as antithyroid medicines become ineffective in the presence of Akt Fd Kit.
- Calcium channel blockers (Nifedipine, Diltiazem, Verapamil) become ineffective in the presence of Akt Fd Kit.
Interactions with food items
- Akt FD kit should be taken on an empty stomach. This is because food decreases the absorption of one of the components of the Akt FD kit, Rifampicin. You should avoid food items rich in tyramine like cheese, beer, red wine, salmon fish, and meat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
References:
- DailyMed - search results for ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE [Internet]. Nih.gov. [cited 2022 Mar 10]. Available
- DailyMed - search results for PYRAZINAMIDE [Internet]. Nih.gov. [cited 2022 Mar 10]. Available from
- DailyMed - RIFAMPIN- RIFAMPICIN powder [Internet]. Nih.gov. [cited 2022 Mar 10]. Available from:
- DailyMed - ISONIAZID tablet [Internet]. Nih.gov. [cited 2022 Mar 10]. Available from:
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:AKT FD
Manufacturer Name:LUPIN
Address:<p>1. Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Akt Fd Kit will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
In Case of Any Issues Contact Us
Email Id:care@pharmeasy.in
Phone Number:7666100300
Address:D-37/1, Opp. Sandoz, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC Industrial Area, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703
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