Mycurit 4mg Tablets
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Ethambutol(275.0 Mg)+Pyrazinamide(400.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(75.0 Mg)+Rifampicin(150.0 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, severe abdominal the 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
Mycurit tablets are used for treating tuberculosis or TB. It comprises four active ingredients: Isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, and pyrazinamide. All of them are anti-tuberculosis medicines. All these active ingredients help kill the bacteria in different ways. It is essential not to stop using this medicine, even if you feel better.
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 Mycurit tablet has four different anti-TB medicines. Doctors usually prescribe to take them for at least 6 to 9 months, depending on the patient's condition. 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. This medicine can lower vitamin B6 levels in the body, which can cause some nerve-related problems.
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Mycurit tablets are used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis (TB bacteria affecting the lungs) in adult patients.
Contraindications
If you have a known allergy to any of the components of Mycurit tablet.
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 a condition known as peripheral neuropathy. Mycurit reduces vitamin B6 levels in the body, which will worsen this condition.
Side effects
- Joint pains
- Burred or loss of vision
- Nausea or vomiting
- Change in the colour of urine
- Weight loss
- Bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Disclaimer - Most of these symptoms do not need medical intervention and will reduce over time. If you experience any of the symptoms persistently, consult your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have already used a Mycurit tablet before to treat tuberculosis, inform your doctor.
- You stopped using this tablet in the middle without finishing the entire course of this treatment. In such cases, the infection can come back, and it will become harder to fight the disease.
- You are regularly taking antacids, do not take them immediately after taking this tablet.
- You have low vitamin B6 levels in the blood. Mycurit tablets may cause vitamin B6 deficiency, which can cause inflammation of nerves.
- You are on oral contraceptives, use other contraceptive methods like condoms, diaphragm, etc.
Directions for Use
- Take a Mycurit tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- You can take 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 take if the package has been opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medication, as it can have adverse effects.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
Storage and disposal
Store Mycurit tablets in neat and dry places, at room temperature.
Take the pill immediately after opening it.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight, wetness, or humidity.
Dispose of the package after using it.
Do not use the medication after its expiry date.
Do not use it if the package is already broken.
Keep this away from pets and children.
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdose of Mycurit tablets causes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, itching, slurred speech, increased heart rate, rash, joint pain and swelling, severe abdominal pain, liver problems (yellowing of skin and eyes), urinary retention, lack of consciousness, and dark-coloured skin, urine, saliva, or stools. Contact your doctor and seek medical treatment if you have these overdose symptoms.
Missed a Dose
It is essential not to miss the Mycurit tablet dose. If you missed it and it's 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?
Mycurit tablets combine 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, certain enzymes in the bacteria required for making proteins and multiplying. Ethambutol and pyrazinamide reduce the growth of the bacteria by preventing the production of specific proteins.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using Phenytoin (anti-seizure medication) or disulfiram (treatment for alcohol abuse), Mycurit tablets will increase the level of these medicines in the blood and cause adverse effects.
- If you have oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain diabetic medicines (sulfonylureas), and methadone, Mycurit tablets can decrease the level and effectiveness of these medications in the blood.
- Rifampicin, a component of this medicine, is contraindicated in HIV-positive patients using certain antivirals like protease inhibitors.
- Do not use this medicine with blood thinners or medicines that increase bleeding, as Mycurit tablets can cause unusual bleeding.
- Mycurit tablet can also react with other medicines like antacids, heart medication, etc.
Interactions with food items
- Mycurit tablet does not have direct interactions with food. Try to take this medication on an empty stomach, or else the food can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine. If this medicine upsets the stomach, take it with food after informing your doctor.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:MYCURIT
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Mycurit 4mg 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:
- Treatment - Tuberculosis (TB). NHS; [cited 2022 Jan 20]. Available from:
- Adverse events [Internet]. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention; 2016 [cited 2022 Jan 20]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 20]. Available from:
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