ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET

Let us guide you through the essential information about ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET.

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Salt Combination: Ethambutol (200mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Tuberculosis (TB)

Description

ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs
It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body
ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine
It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor
This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis
This can lead to serious health complications.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule
Do not double the dose as it may increase the side effects.
Some people may experience visual impairment and color blindness, as side effects of this medicine
Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood
If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly
Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
Driving:	UNSAFE: ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	1,2-Aminoalcohols

Uses

Uses of ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET

In Tuberculosis (TB) ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well
It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection
Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor
Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured
Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

My child vomited after taking ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET. What should be done?

If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET, give the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET, you need not repeat the dose. If your child vomits again after taking ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET, consult your doctor.

For how long does ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET stay in your system?

ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET stays for about 24 hours in your system. This duration varies from person to person and maybe different for patients with kidney problems.

Will ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET work if I have developed tuberculosis for the second time?

Yes, it will work if you had taken proper treatment and got cured when you developed tuberculosis for the first time. If you have any doubt, ask your doctor.

Is it necessary to take so many TB drugs simultaneously? Is there no single medicine which can provide a cure for tuberculosis?

Yes, it is important that you take all the prescribed TB drugs together for the recommended duration, else you will not be cured. A single drug is not prescribed to treat TB because it may increase the risk of developing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which is very difficult to treat.

What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET?

Sometimes it happens that bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. As a result, the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Drug resistance is uncommon if ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET is used in combination with other TB drugs.

Can ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET treatment be taken for more than two months?

Yes, ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET can be continued for more than 2 months, depending on your condition and as per your doctor’s advice. If after 2 months, your investigations show that the TB bacteria are still active, you may have to take ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET for 1 more month. In case you are resistant to other TB drugs, you may have to take ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET and other TB drugs (for which you are not drug resistant) for longer than 2 months.

What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking ALBUTOL 200MG TABLET?

You should consult your doctor and consider stopping the medicine immediately if you develop any vision problems like blurred vision, color blindness or any kidney problems like decreased amount of urine and swelling of your legs and feet. You may even develop liver troubles like nausea, vomiting and yellowish color of skin and eyes. Beware of all these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately.

Side Effects