Mycocox E Tablet
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Ethambutol(800.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(300.0 Mg)+Rifampicin(450.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Dizziness, Upset stomach, Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Itching, Fever, Jaundice, Loss of appetite, Salivation, Excess sputum, Blurred vision, Joint swelling |
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Medical Description
Mycocox E Tablets are used in the treatment of tuberculosis (or TB infection), a very contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs. The active ingredients in Mycocox E tablets are Isoniazid, Rifampicin, and Ethambutol. All three are anti-tuberculosis medications. This medicine works by killing the bacteria in various ways and lowering infection.
Directions for use of Mycocox E tablets should strictly be followed. This medicine may be prescribed for a few months at least. Tuberculosis bacteria die very slowly; hence the treatment is so long. It can also quickly develop resistance to anti-tuberculosis medicines. The treatment duration depends on various factors, such as the affected person's overall health. Before prescribing, doctors will perform an exam and decide on a treatment plan. Do not stop using Mycocox E tablets mid-treatment under any condition, even if you feel better. This might cause the infection to return more severely and be harder to treat.
Side effects of Mycocox E tablets include Vitamin B6 deficiency. This medicine may also change the colour of the tears, saliva, etc., to orange, which is not harmful or permanent.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Mycocox E tablet is used for the treatment of tuberculosis infection (mostly in the lungs and rarely in other areas).
Contraindications
- Do not take Mycocox E tablets or use caution:
- If you have a known allergy to any of the components of the Mycocox E tablet
- If you have a history of eye conditions like optic neuritis; Mycocox E tablets can worsen your condition
- If you have been diagnosed with gout due to high uric acid levels in the body
- If you have acute or severe liver dysfunction
- If you have a nerve-related condition known as peripheral neuropathy (pain caused by the damage of the nerves); Mycocox E tablet reduces vitamin B6 levels in the body, which will worsen this condition
Side effects
- Side effects of Mycocox E tablets include:
- Joint pain
- Blurred or loss of vision
- Skin rash
- Nausea or vomiting
- Change in the colour of urine
- Weight loss
- Bleeding or bruising
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have used Mycocox E tablets to treat tuberculosis in the past.
- You want to stop using this medicine because you are feeling better. Do not stop mid-treatment and always complete the entire course of treatment. Otherwise, the infection may return and be harder to treat.
- You have tingling sensations or nerve pain, or damage. This may be due to a Vitamin B6 deficiency, which can cause an inflammation of nerves.
- You are on oral birth control pills. This medicine reduces their effectiveness, so use other contraceptive methods like condoms, diaphragms, etc.
- You take antacids regularly. Do not take antacids immediately after taking this tablet.
Directions for Use
- Take your Mycocox E tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage.
- Have the medicine 1 to 2 hours before eating.
- Try to take the whole pill with a glass of water; do not break or chew it.
- Do not take Mycocox E tablets if their packaging has been already opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this tablet as it can cause adverse effects.
- Do not take Mycocox E tablets with other medications without informing your doctor.
Storage and disposal
Store Mycocox E tablets in dry conditions at room temperature, away from wet surfaces, direct sunlight, and humidity. Keep away from children and pets. Check the expiration date before taking the tablets. Dispose of the packaging carefully after use. Do not flush extra or expired tablets down the toilet.
Dosage
Overdose
Mycocox E tablet overdose can cause 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 overdose on this medicine or have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor and seek medical treatment.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of Mycocox E tablet, try to take it as soon as you remember. If you recall the missed dose when it is almost time for the next one, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take both of them together; this can lead to adverse reactions.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Mycocox E tablet is a combination of three active components: Isoniazid, Rifampicin, and Ethambutol.
Isoniazid prevents tuberculosis bacteria from forming a protective layer around itself, a technique used by the bacterium to protect itself from the body's immune system.
Rifampicin inactivates RNA polymerase, an enzyme in the tuberculosis bacteria (required for making proteins and reproducing). This prevents the growth of bacteria and its infection.
Ethambutol reduces the growth of the bacteria by stopping the synthesis of specific proteins required by the bacteria to multiply.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using Phenytoin (anti-seizure medicine) or Disulfiram (for alcoholism), Mycocox E tablet will increase the level of these medicines in the blood and cause adverse effects.
- Rifampicin (a component of this tablet) is contraindicated in HIV-positive patients using antiretroviral medicines like protease inhibitors. Concentrations of many standard-antiretroviral medicines are severely decreased compromising HIV treatment efficacy.
- If you are using oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain diabetic medicines (sulfonylureas), and methadone, Mycocox E tablets can decrease the level of these medicines in the blood.
Interactions with food items
- Try to take a Mycocox E tablet on an empty stomach; food can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine. If you experience a severe stomach upset, take it after meals.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MYCOCOX E
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Mycocox E Tablet 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:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Adverse Events [Internet] 2016 [cited 5 Mar 2022]
- Chang KC, Yew WW, Sotgiu G. 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 5 Mar 2022] -
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- Tuberculosis [Internet]. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [cited 5 Mar 2022] -
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