Coxbact 300mg Capsule

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Salt Combination: Rifampicin (300mg)
Brand: Alpic Remedies Ltd
Uses: Tuberculosis (TB)

Description

Coxbact 300mg Capsule is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body
It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to fight serious infections
Coxbact 300mg Capsule may also be given to people who are carriers (people who are infected, yet do not show any signs and symptoms of infection)
It should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal
It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor
It is better to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed
Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Some people may develop side effects like low blood platelets, headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and fever
These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine
You may be regularly monitored with blood tests for liver function tests while using this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Coxbact 300mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Coxbact 300mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coxbact 300mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Coxbact 300mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Coxbact 300mg Capsule 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: Coxbact 300mg Capsule 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:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Coxbact 300mg Capsule.
Drug Action:	RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Macrolactams

Uses

Uses of Coxbact 300mg Capsule

In Tuberculosis (TB) Coxbact 300mg Capsule is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well
It kills as well as 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 Coxbact 300mg Capsule, 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.

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