Akurit 150/75mg Strip Of 6 Tablets
6 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
LUPIN
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rifampicin(150.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(75.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Peripheral neuropathy, liver dysfunctions, skin rashes. |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Akurit tablets are used for the treatment of tuberculosis.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to any of the components of Akurit tablet.
- In case of Severe liver dysfunction
- In people with low vitamin k levels
- If you have Porphyrias
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dark-coloured urine
- Rash
- Fever
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Liver dysfunction
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver or kidney problems.
- You are a diabetic or suffering from gout or Peripheral neuropathy.
- You have to do blood tests like serum folates, vitamin B12, etc.
- You need to be careful with the consumption of certain products like cheese and some types of fish that contain a substance called tyramine. This interaction can cause your blood pressure to increase, your face to flush and dizziness. So be careful if you are already hypertensive.
- Vitamin B6 should be given while the patient is on treatment with Akurit medicine.
Directions for Use
- Take the medication as per the direction of your physician.
- Take the tablet as a whole without trying to break it or chewing.
- Don't use the medicine if the packaging is damaged.
- Take it with a glass of water on an empty stomach.
- Do not stop taking the medicine before the course completes.
- Do not try to increase or decrease the dose.
- It may discolour your urine, sweat, saliva, and tears. Don't panic; this is normal with rifampicin.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take hormonal contraceptives if you are on Akurit, as it makes these contraceptives less effective.
- Don't take oral anticoagulants because rifampicin induces some enzymes which metabolise these medicines.
- Don't take digoxin while on treatment with Akurit, as the plasma concentration of the former may decrease
Interactions with food items
- Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
- Do not have any antacid (remedies for indigestion) within two hours of taking the Akurit tablet.
- Avoid eating cheese, smoked fish, or meat within four hours of taking or before four hours of taking an Akurit Tablet.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:AKURIT
Manufacturer Name:LUPIN
Address:LUPIN LTD. A-28/1, M.I.D.C..Chikalthana, Aurangabad - 431 210 INDIA
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Akurit 150/75mg Strip Of 6 Tablets 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.
References:
- Isoniazid - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 15 March 2018]. Available from:
- Rifampicin - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
- DailyMed - ISONIAZID- isoniazid tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [cited 15 March 2018]. Available from:
- Internet]. 2017 [cited 29 May 2017]. Available from:
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