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About Capreotec 1gm Injection

CAPREOMYCIN belongs to the group of medicines called 'antitubercular agent/ medication'. It is a second-line treatment medication used for active drug-resistant tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. CAPREOMYCIN should not be used alone and must be given in combination with other tuberculosis medications.

CAPREOMYCIN consists of medicine called ‘Capreomycin’. It is an antitubercular agent that works by inhibiting bacteria's cell-wall's biosynthesis in susceptible strains of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

Uses of Capreotec 1gm Injection

• Tuberculosis (TB)

Medicinal Benefits of Capreotec 1gm Injection

CAPREOMYCIN is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have received other medicines that did not work well. CAPREOMYCIN is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Directions for Use

CAPREOMYCIN is supplied as the disulfate salt, and it must be reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection. CAPREOMYCIN should be prepared and administered by a health care professional based on the medical condition and requirement and should not be self-administered. CAPREOMYCIN should be administered intramuscularly/intravenously only. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side Effects of Capreotec 1gm Injection

• Electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia
• Pain and induration at the injection site
• Abnormal results in liver function tests have occurred
• Liver impairment
• Renal disfunction
• vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance)
• Urticaria and maculopapular skin rashes
• Hearing loss

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Caution should be exercised in administering antibiotics, including CAPREOMYCIN, to any patient who has demonstrated some form of allergy, particularly to drugs. Do not take CAPREOMYCIN if you have severe kidney disease. CAPREOMYCIN may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance), so drive with caution if you experience these signs. You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with CAPREOMYCIN to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking CAPREOMYCIN if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. A CAPREOMYCIN should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk. Caution should be exercised when CAPREOMYCIN is administered to a nursing woman. CAPREOMYCIN can’t use in children as there is no Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established. STOP the medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience/notice any urticaria and maculopapular skin rashes.

Drug-Drug Interaction:

Using CAPREOMYCIN together with amphotericin B liposomal can increase the risk of kidney and inner ear damage, and co-administration of intravenous immune globulin preparations with nephrotoxic agents may potentiate the risk of renal impairment.