Kapocin 750 Injection

Description

Kapocin 750 Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines. It works by stopping the growth of tubercular bacteria which have become resistant to the commonly used first-line medicines. It is given as an injection directly into a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. This medicine may lead to kidney damage, balance disorder (loss of balance), and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if any of the side effects bother you. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as this medicine may cause dizziness. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Introduction

In Tuberculosis (TB) Kapocin 750 Injection is an antibiotic medicine that is used in combination with few other medicines 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. This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Benefits

Kapocin 750 Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Kapocin 750 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Kapocin 750 Injection 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Kapocin 750 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Kapocin 750 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Kapocin 750 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kapocin 750 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Kapocin 750 Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, regular monitoring of liver function test is advised in patients with liver disease.