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Capreomycin
Latest prescription information about Capreomycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Capreomycin
Pronunciation : KAP-ree-oh-MYE-sin
Trade Name(s):
India- Capreo Vial, Capreomycin Vial, Capreotec Vial, Kapocin Vial. International- Xeloda. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: IV/IM 1 g/day for 2-4 month, then 2 or 3 times/wk for the remainder of the therapy. Max: 20 mg/kg/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider. Special Instruction : *Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney impairment; who are taking other anti-TB drugs, children, pregnancy, lactation, hearing trouble, dehydration, and decreased level of potassium in blood. *Hearing evaluations should be conducted at the start of and at regular intervals during treatment. *It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. *Do not use contaminated solution of this medication. Side Effects : Most Common- Kidney/liver impairment, electrolyte disturbances, hearing loss, ringing in the ear, fainting, decreased in white blood cells, hives, rashes, pain and bleeding at injection site and localized swelling. *Take full course of medication. *Monitor liver, kidney function, and minerals level in blood regularly while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C). Keep away from children. |
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