Myconex 800Mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Isoniazid(300.0 Mg)+Ethambutol(800.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Vomiting, drowsiness, itching, fever, jaundice, loss of appetite,, blurred vision, joint swelling, joint pain |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Myconex tablet is used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis (infection of lungs).
Contraindications
- If you have any known allergy to the ingredients of Myconex Tablet
- If you have a history of eye disorders like optic neuritis, this medicine can worsen the condition
- If you have severe liver disease or drink alcohol regularly, this medicine can cause serious liver damage
- If you have acute liver complications
- If you have a disorder known as peripheral neuropathy. Myconex reduces vitamin B6 levels in the body, which will worsen this condition
- If you have gout caused due to increased uric acid levels in the body.
Side effects
- Joint pains
- Burred or loss of vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weight loss
- Bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any of the side effects for a long time
- You have already used Myconex Tablets before for the treatment of tuberculosis, inform your doctor
- You have stopped using Myconex Tablets in the middle of the treatment. In such cases, the TB infection can come back, and it will become harder to fight the disease
- You have decreased levels of vitamin B6 in the blood. Myconex Tablet may lead to vitamin B6 deficiency, which may cause inflammation of nerve cells
- You are on oral contraceptives, use other methods of contraception like condoms, diaphragm, etc.
- You are regularly taking antacids, do not take them immediately after taking this tablet.
Directions for Use
- Take a Myconex Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor
- You can take this medicine 1 to 2 hours before consuming food
- Do not exceed the dosage of this tablet
- Try to swallow the whole pill with a glass of water. Do not break or chew it
- Do not take these tablets if the package is already opened
- Do not suddenly stop taking Myconex Tablet, as it can have adverse effects
- Do not take Myconex Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are taking oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain diabetic medicines (like sulfonylureas), and methadone, Myconex Tablet can lower the level and effectiveness of these medications in the blood
- If you are using phenytoin (anti-seizure medicines) or disulfiram (treatment for alcohol abuse), Myconex Tablet will raise the level of these medicines in the blood and cause adverse effects
- Try not to use medicine with blood thinners or anti-coagulant medicines that increase bleeding, as Myconex Tablet can cause unusual bleeding
- Myconex Tablet can also react with other medicines like antacids, heart medication, etc.
Interactions with food items
- Try to take Myconex tablets on an empty stomach, as food can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MYCONEX
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Myconex 800mg 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:
- Treatment - Tuberculosis (TB). NHS; [cited 2022 Mar 1]. Available from:
- Adverse events [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2016 [cited 2022 Mar 1]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Mar 1]. Available from:
- Ethambutol: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Mar 1]. Available from:
- Isoniazid: Medlineplus drug information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Mar 1]. Available from
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