Coxerin 250mg Capsule

• Coxerin capsules are used in
• Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

• If you are hypersensitive or allergic to Cycloserine, other antibiotics and other inactive substances present in the medication.
• If you have a history of alcohol abuse.
• If you have a history of seizures.
• If you have a history of psychiatric problems and have experienced depression, severe anxiety or psychosis.

• Memory loss
• Retching
• Difficulty in speaking
• Confusion
• Difficulty in falling asleep
• Headaches
• Convulsions

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of central nervous system toxicity.
• Before starting the treatment with this medication, a patient should undergo culture and sensitivity tests to see if the organism that has caused the infection is susceptible to the medicine or not. In tuberculous infection, the organism should demonstrate sensitivity towards the decided regimen.
• This medication and other anti-tuberculosis medications can result in vitamin B12 deficiency, megaloblastic anaemia, and sideroblastic anaemia (blood disorder). If a patient develops signs of anaemia (low red blood cells), dosage adjustment should be made, or a suitable alternative can be given.
• The medication should not be used in patients who excessively consume alcohol and this medication. Doing so can result in an increased risk of developing seizures.
• You want to do activities that require high alertness.

• Coxerin capsules must be taken as and when directed by your doctor.
• Take Coxerin capsules at the same time every day to ensure that a constant level of medication is maintained in the blood.
• Swallow Coxerin capsules as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet; this can reduce its efficacy.
• Coxerin capsules should be taken on an empty stomach and one or two hours before you have a meal. This is because food decreases the absorption of this medication.
• Do not alter the dosage of Coxerin capsules without consulting with your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you feel that your prescribed dosage isn’t working for you.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Tramadol (pain medication similar to opioids that acts on the central nervous system) - leads to side effects like respiratory distress, seizure attack, irregular heart rhythm and coma.
• Live Cholera vaccine (a live, weakened vaccine given to prevent and control the infection of cholera).
• Bupropion (medication to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder).
• Fluphenazine (antipsychotic medication to treat schizophrenia, hallucinations, hostility and delusions).
• Sodium bisphosphate (medication to treat constipation and clean bowel before colon surgery).

Interactions with food items

• Food does not influence the effect of Coxerin capsules. So, a regular diet can be continued unless advised otherwise by the doctor.
• Additionally, inform the doctor about any supplements or herbal drinks you take.