AC 4
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition for AC 4 Products
AC 4 Products are primarily used for
About AC 4 Products
Uses of AC 4 Products
Isoniazid+Rifampicin+Ethambutol+Pyrazinamide is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
AC 4 Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of AC 4 are Nausea1a, Vomiting, Rash, Fever, Dark colored urine, Sweating, Increased sputum production, Salivation, Watery eyes, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Increased liver enzymes, Jaundice, Increased uric acid level in blood, Visual impairment.
How AC 4 Products work
Isoniazid + Rifampicin + Ethambutol + Pyrazinamide is a combination of four medicines: Isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and pyrazinamide which treat tuberculosis. Isoniazid works by preventing the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering, while rifampicin inactivates a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by TB bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Ethambutol and pyrazinamide on the other hand, work by slowing the growth of these bacteria.
Patient Concerns about AC 4 Products
Frequently asked questions about AC 4 Products
Frequently asked questions about AC 4 Products
Q. How to take AC 4 Kit?
Take AC 4 Kit on an empty stomach which means at least one hour before and two hours after a meal and with full glass of water.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking AC 4 Kit?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking AC 4 Kit. Drinking alcohol will increase the risk of hepatitis caused by AC 4 Kit because of isoniazid.
Q. Can the use of AC 4 Kit cause discoloration of the urine?
Yes, AC 4 Kit contains Rifampicin. 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. However, discoloration of urine can be a sign of liver damage. Contact your doctor if you notice discoloration of urine accompanied with stomach pain, loss of appetite and jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Q. Can AC 4 Kit cause visual impairment?
AC 4 Kit contains Ethambutol which may cause visual impairment. Inform the doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.
Q. Can I discontinue AC 4 Kit if I feel well?
No, do not discontinue AC 4 Kit. Take the proper course of a drug that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking AC 4 Kit then your infection may become worse, difficult to treat and it may result in drug-resistant TB (drugs you are taking may no longer work).
Q. Can I take oral contraceptive pills while taking AC 4 Kit?
No, AC 4 Kit can make birth control pills less effective. So, ask your doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of AC 4 Kit?
Keep this medicine in 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.