Akt Fd Kit

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Akt Fd Kit Description

Akt FD Kit is a combination of four medicines - Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, and Ethambutol. It is used to treat tuberculosis. Akt FD Kit should be taken at a dose and for a duration as pre

scribed by the doctor. The medicine is ideally taken on an empty stomach. If you are taking an antacid, take the tablet an hour before taking the antacid. Akt FD Kit should be continued for the complete duration without missing a dose. Sudden discontinuation of the medicine will increase the severity of the disease and decrease the potency of the medicine. Some side effects of the medicine are nausea, vomiting, fever, discolouration of urine and sweat, yellowish discolouration of skin and eyes. Most side effects are mild and shouldn’t affect your day-to-day life. However, if these effects bother you, you should inform your doctor. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you’re taking and the pre-existing medical conditions. This medicine is taken with caution in people with liver and kidney diseases. It is avoided in people with gout (a condition where there is swelling and redness of the joints). Pregnant and breastfeeding females should take this medicine only after proper consultation with a doctor.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹22.44
You Save	₹3.06 (12% on MRP)
Contains	Ethambutol(267.0 Mg) + Isoniazid(100.0 Mg) + Rifampicin(150.0 Mg) + Pyrazinamide(500.0 Mg)
Uses	Tuberculosis
Side effects	Nausea, vomiting, rash, dark coloured urine, jaundice, optic neuritis
Therapy	ANTI-TUBERCULAR

Check more medicines with composition as Ethambutol(267.0 Mg) + Isoniazid(100.0 Mg) + Rifampicin(150.0 Mg) + Pyrazinamide(500.0 Mg)

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Akt Fd Kit

Tuberculosis

Contraindications of Akt Fd Kit

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 of Akt Fd Kit

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Yellowish discolouration of skin or eyes
Dark-coloured urine
Fatigue
Change in vision

Precautions and Warnings of Akt Fd Kit

Pregnancy

Can I take Akt FD Kit during pregnancy?

You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant and take Akt FD Kit. It is not recommended for those planning to get pregnant in the next three months. Akt Fd kit can cause damage to the liver, which can affect your pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Akt FD Kit while breastfeeding?

Akt FD kit can be used while breastfeeding. The kit's components do not cross the breast milk and will not affect the baby. However, you should be vigilant for symptoms like yellowish discolouration of skin and eyes, poor feeding, lethargy, and fatigue in the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Akt FD Kit?

You should not drive after taking the Akt Fd kit as it can cause impairment in judgement and blurred vision. The medicine is known to cause optic neuritis, a condition in which there is inflammation of the optic nerve, and it may lead to loss of vision.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Akt FD Kit?

You should not consume alcohol with Akt Fd kit because it can exacerbate the side effects like flushing, nausea, chest pain, low blood pressure, and palpitations.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

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.

Mode of Action of Akt Fd Kit

How Does It Work?

Akt Fd Kit contains a combination of four medicines- Rifampicin, Isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. Rifampicin acts on a bacterial enzyme (RNA – polymerase) and inhibits it. This bacterial enzym...

Directions for Use of Akt Fd Kit

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.

Interactions of Akt Fd Kit

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 ...
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Storage and disposal of Akt Fd Kit

Keep this medicine packed in the packet or container it came in. Akt FD Kit should be kept in a cool and dry place, at a temp below 30°C. Store it as per the package or label’s directions. The unused ...

Dosage of Akt Fd Kit

Overdose

Taking more than the recommended dose of Akt Fd Kit can cause blurred vision, drowsiness, unconsciousness, convulsions, confusion, increase in urination, a decrease of respiratory rate, and vomiting. ...

Missed a Dose

If you miss a dose of Akt Fd Kit, you should take it as soon as possible. However, if it’s time for the next dose to be taken, you may skip it and continue with your regular schedule. You should not t...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr Tuhina Mishra

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Jagruti Jain

MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Does Akt Fd Kit cause discolouration of the secretions of the body?

A: Yes, Akt Fd Kit can cause discolouration of sweat, saliva, and urine. The colour usually becomes reddish-orange. However, it is normal, and you should not worry about it.

Q: What are the serious side effects that Akt Fd Kit can cause?

A: Akt FD kit can cause serious side effects like swelling of lips, tongue, throat, and difficulty breathing. It can also cause sore throat, flu-like symptoms, and pain in the joints. These side effects are rare. However, if you experience such effects, you should immediately call your doctor.

Q: Does Akt FD Kit cause contraception failure in females who take oral pills?

A: Yes, Akt Fd Kit decreases the effect of contraceptive pills. Rifampicin in the kit decreases the hormones required for birth control in females taking contraceptive pills. It induces the enzyme in the liver that causes the metabolism of the hormones at a rate faster than usual. You should take an alternative method of contraception.

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Brand

AKT FD

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/04/2024

Manufacturer Details

Last Updated on: 30 Mar 2022 | 10:25 AM (IST)

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