R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets Description
R Cinex E Tablets are used in the treatment of tuberculosis or TB infection. It is composed of three active ingredients: isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethambutol. All three are anti-tuberculosis (anti-T
B) medications. They all work in various ways to kill the bacteria and lower the infection. It is essential not to stop using this medicine in the middle of the treatment, even if you feel better. Doctors usually prescribe to take R Cinex E tablets for at least a few months. The treatment duration depends on various aspects, such as the condition of the patient. 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. Tuberculosis is a very contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs. TB bacteria die very slowly; hence the treatment is so long. It also quickly develops resistance to anti-tuberculosis medicines.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹122.00 |
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Contains | Ethambutol(800.0 Mg) + Isoniazid(300.0 Mg) + Rifampicin(450.0 Mg) |
Uses | Tuberculosis |
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. |
Therapy | ANTI-TUBERCULAR |
Uses of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
- As per CDSCO, R Cinex E is used for,
- Treatment of tuberculosis infection.
Contraindications of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
Side effects of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
- 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 of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have already had tuberculosis before and used the R Cinex E tablets before for the treatment of TB, inform your doctor.
- 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 have tingling sensations or nerve pain or damage. It may be due to vitamin B6 deficiency, which can cause 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.
Mode of Action of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
- Take an R Cinex E Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- You can take them 1 to 2 hours before consuming food.
- Do not exceed the dosage.
- Take this pill as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break the tablet or chew it.
- Do not take R Cinex E if the package has been already opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this tablet, as it can have adverse effects.
- Do not take R Cinex E Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor.
Interactions of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are using Phenytoin (anti-seizure medicine) or disulfiram (for alcoholism), R Cinex 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 certain types of antivirals like protease inhibitors.
- If you have oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain diabetic medicines (sulfonylureas), and methadone, R Cinex E Tablet can decrease the level of these medicines in the blood.
Interactions with food items
- Try to take R Cinex E Tablet on an empty stomach, or else the food can interfere with the effectiveness of this medicine. If you experience severe stomach upset, you can take them after a meal.
Storage and disposal of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
Dosage of R Cinex E Strip Of 6 Tablets
Overdose
- Overdose of R Cinex E 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
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Should I stop using the R Cinex E Tablet if I am feeling better?
Q: Can I wear contact lenses while using R Cinex E Tablet?
- It is not advisable to wear contact lenses while on this treatment. This medicine can change the colour of eyes, urine, etc., to orange. This colour change is not harmful. However, it can permanently change the colour of your contact lenses....
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
- Torres NMC, Rodríguez JJQ, Andrade PSP, Arriaga MB, Netto EM. Factors predictive of the success of tuberculosis treatment: A systematic review with meta-analysis [Internet]. PLOS ONE. Public Library of Science; [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from:
- Tuberculosis [Internet]. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 23]. Available from:
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