Review the side-effects of Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Heartburn, epigastric distress, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, flatulence, cramps, and diarrhea.
Liver - Abnormalities in liver function tests.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Central Nervous System - Headache, fever, drowsiness, fatigue, incoordination, dizziness, inability to concentrate, mental confusion, behavioral changes, muscle weakness, pains in extremities.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Endocrine - Menstrual disturbances.
Genitourinary - BUN.
Hypersensitivity - Itching, rash, erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, sore mouth, sore tongue and eye inflammation.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, bone pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, decrease in blood pressure and shock.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal - Heartburn, epigastric distress, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, flatulence, cramps, and diarrhea.
Liver - Abnormalities in liver function tests.
Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells.
Central Nervous System - Headache, fever, drowsiness, fatigue, incoordination, dizziness, inability to concentrate, mental confusion, behavioral changes, muscle weakness, pains in extremities.
Eye - Visual disturbances.
Endocrine - Menstrual disturbances.
Genitourinary - BUN.
Hypersensitivity - Itching, rash, erythema multiforme including Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, sore mouth, sore tongue and eye inflammation.
Miscellaneous - Fever, chills, bone pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, decrease in blood pressure and shock.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosageDrug Name : Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide
Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide(Rifater) generic contains antituberculosis agents, prescribed for pulmonary tuberculosis.Trade Names for Rifampin- Isoniazid- Pyrazinamide
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