RF HE Kit
Prescription Required
Introduction of RF HE Kit
RF HE Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection.
RF HE Kit is a combination of rifampicin, isoniazid, and ethambutol.
RF HE Kit is a combination of rifampicin, isoniazid, and ethambutol.
Uses of RF HE Kit
Benefits of RF HE Kit
In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. RF HE Kit helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using RF HE Kit. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of RF HE Kit
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 RF HE
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Fever
- Dark colored urine
- Sweating
- Increased sputum production
- Salivation
- Watery eyes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Jaundice
- Visual impairment
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Gout
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
How to use RF HE Kit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. RF HE Kit is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid RF HE Kit with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Avoid RF HE Kit with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking RF HE Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
RF HE Kit 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
RF HE Kit is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
RF HE Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
RF HE Kit occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.
RF HE Kit occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.
Kidney
CAUTION
RF HE Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of RF HE Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
RF HE Kit should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of RF HE Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
RF HE Kit
- It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
- Finish the prescribed course of medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- It can make birth control pills less effective so ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).
- It can cause temporary discoloration of your teeth, sweat, urine, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown color). This side effect is usually not harmful.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using RF HE Kit for?
Tuberculosis *
100%
*Tuberculosis (TB)
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
FAQs
RF HE Kit
Q. Which is the best time to take RF HE Kit?
Take RF HE Kit exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
Q. Can the use of RF HE Kit make birth control pills ineffective?
Yes, RF HE Kit can make birth control pills less effective. Ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).
Q. Is tuberculosis a curable disease?
Yes, tuberculosis (TB) is a curable disease and can be cured with 6–9 months of treatment. Drug-resistant forms of TB are also curable, but more difficult to treat. Treatment for drug-resistant TB can last up to 2 years and require medications that can cause serious side effects.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of RF HE Kit?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the use of RF HE Kit cause discoloration of the urine?
Yes, RF HE Kit contains rifampicin which can cause temporary discoloration of your teeth, sweat, urine, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown color). This side effect is usually not harmful. However, discoloration of urine can be a sign of liver damage. Call your doctor if you have discoloration of urine with stomach pain, loss of appetite, and jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Q. Can I discontinue RF HE Kit if I feel well?
No, do not discontinue RF HE Kit. Take the proper course of the drug that has been prescribed to you even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking RF HE Kit, your infection may become worse and difficult to treat. It may even result in drug-resistant TB i.e. drugs you were taking may no longer work for Tuberculosis.
Q. Can RF HE Kit cause visual impairment?
RF HE Kit contains Ethambutol, which may cause visual impairment. Inform the doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.
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Name: Sunij Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: T-1/B National Park, Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad – 380 015, (India)
Country of origin: India
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