Akurit Z Tablet
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Introduction of Akurit Z Tablet
Akurit Z Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection.
Akurit Z Tablet is a combination of isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampicin.
Akurit Z Tablet is a combination of isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and rifampicin.
Uses of Akurit Z Tablet
Benefits of Akurit Z Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Akurit Z Tablet 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.
Side effects of Akurit Z Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Akurit Z
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rash
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Lethargy
- Low blood platelets
- Thrombocytopenic purpura
- Cutaneous reactions
How to use Akurit Z Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Akurit Z Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Akurit Z Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Avoid Akurit Z Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Akurit Z Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Akurit Z Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Akurit Z Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Akurit Z Tablet 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.
You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Akurit Z Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Akurit Z Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Akurit Z Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Akurit Z Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised before and after the start of the treatment.
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Quick tips
Akurit Z Tablet
- Akurit Z Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach but at the same time every day.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Akurit Z Tablet affects you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Akurit Z Tablet may decrease their effectiveness.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
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- Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.; 2011. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Pyrazinamide. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Rifampicin. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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