Forecox Kit
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Isoniazid(300.0 Mg)+Rifampicin(450.0 Mg)+Ethambutol(800.0 Mg)+Pyrazinamide(750.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Dizziness, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, itching, fever, jaundice, loss of appetite, salivation, excess sputum, blurred vision, joint swelling, joint pain, gout, fatigue, increased liver enzymes, diarrhoea, sweating, tremors, change in the colour of eyes, saliva, urine, and stool. |
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Medical Description
Forecox Kit contains Tablets that are used for the treatment of tuberculosis or TB infection. It is composed of four active ingredients: isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. All are anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) medicine. They each help kill the bacteria in various ways. It is essential not to stop using this medicine in the middle of the treatment, even if you feel better.
Tuberculosis is a very contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs. TB bacteria die very slowly, and it quickly develops resistance to anti-tuberculosis medicines. Hence, different combinations of anti-TB medications are used to kill them.
The Forecox Tablet has four different anti-TB medicines. Doctors usually prescribe to take them for at least 6 to 9 months. The treatment duration depends on various aspects, which the doctors will assess and decide on a treatment plan. Continue the treatment for the entire course without stopping. Or else, the infection might come back, and it would get even harder to treat.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Forecox Kit is used for,
- Treatment of tuberculosis infection
Contraindications
- If you have a known allergy to any of the components of Forecox Kit.
- If you have a history of vision disorders like optic neuritis, this medicine can worsen the condition.
- If you have severe liver disease.
- If you have gout or increased uric acid levels in the body
- If you have acute liver failure.
- If you have peripheral neuropathy. Forecox Kit reduces vitamin B6 levels in the body, which will worsen this condition.
Side effects
- Chills
- Joint pains
- Burred or loss of vision
- Skin rash
- Confusion
- Nausea or vomiting
- Change in the colour of urine
- Weakness
- Weight loss
- Bleeding or bruising
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have already had tuberculosis earlier and used the Forecox Kit Tablets for the treatment of TB, inform your doctor.
- You are on oral birth control pills. This medicine reduces their effectiveness, so use other contraceptive methods like condoms, diaphragms, etc.
- You have tingling sensations, nerve pain, or damage. It may be due to vitamin B6 deficiency, which can cause inflammation of nerves.
- You take antacids regularly. Do not take antacids immediately after taking this tablet.
- You want to stop using this medicine as you are feeling better. Do not stop in the middle and finish the entire course of this treatment. Otherwise, the infection may come back, and it will become harder to fight the bacteria.
- You experience any of the symptoms persistently.
Directions for Use
- Take Forecox Kit Tablets exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- You can take them 1 to 2 hours before consuming food.
- Do not exceed the dosage.
- Take the tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break the tablet or chew it.
- Do not stop taking Forecox Kit Tablets suddenly, as it can have adverse effects.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
Storage and disposal
Store Forecox Kit Tablets in dry conditions, away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humid conditions. Dispose of the packaging after use. Check the expiration date before taking the tablet. Do not use it if it's past the expiration date. Keep Forecox Kit Tablets away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Forecox Tablets causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, itching, slurred speech, increased heart rate, urinary retention, lack of consciousness, and dark-coloured skin, urine, saliva, or stools. If you have these overdose symptoms, contact your doctor and seek medical treatment.
Missed a Dose
It is essential not to miss the Forecox Tablet dose. If you missed it and it is the same day, take the missed dose. If it's the next day, skip the missed dose and take it from that day. Do not take both doses on the same day. Consult your doctor immediately if you miss more doses consecutively.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Forecox Kit has a combination of four active ingredients: isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming a protective layer, which helps it survive. Rifampicin inactivates RNA polymerase, an enzyme in the bacteria required for making proteins and multiplying. Ethambutol and pyrazinamide reduce the growth of the bacteria by preventing the synthesis of specific proteins.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using Phenytoin (anti-seizure medicine) or disulfiram (for alcoholism), Forecox Kit Tablets will increase the level of these medicines in the blood and cause adverse effects.
- If you have oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain medicines for diabetes(sulfonylureas), and methadone, Forecox Kit Tablets can decrease the level of these medicines in the blood.
- Rifampicin (a component of this kit) is contraindicated in HIV-positive patients using certain types of antivirals like protease inhibitors.
Interactions with food items
- Try to take this medication on an empty stomach, or else the food can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine. If you experience stomach upset, you can take them after a meal.
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Brand:FORECOX KIT
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Fulfillment Information: Forecox 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.
References:
- Adverse events [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2016 [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from:
- G; CKCYWWS. Clinical research in the treatment of tuberculosis: Current status and future prospects [Internet]. The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from
- McIlleron H;Wash P;Burger A;Norman J;Folb PI;Smith P; Determinants of rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol pharmacokinetics in a cohort of tuberculosis patients [Internet]. Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from:
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