Isorifam 150100mg+150mg
Capsule
The ACME Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Consuming alcohol while taking Isorifam 150 may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure... View More |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Isorifam 150 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the devel... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Isorifam 150 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is n... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Isorifam 150 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Isorifam 150 can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (in... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Isorifam 150 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Isorifam 150 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Isorifam 150 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Isorifam 150 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Isorifam 150 is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection. Is... View More
Uses of Isorifam 150
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Side effects of Isorifam 150
- Dark colored urine
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Jaundice
- Fever
- Increased liver enzymes
- Nausea
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
How to use Isorifam 150
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. Isorifam 150 is to be take... View More
How Isorifam 150 works
Isorifam 150 is a combination of two antibiotics: Rifampicin and Isoniazid, which treats tuberculosis (TB). Rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial... View More
- You have been prescribed Isorifam 150 for the treatment of tuberculosis.
- Finish the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back.
- Take it on an empty stomach, preferably at the same time everyday.
- It may discolour your urine, sweat, saliva and tears a reddish-orange colour. This is normal and not harmful.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin... View More
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Isorifam 150 as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Use an alternative or additional contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Isorifam 150 as it may ... View More
- Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within at least two hours of taking Isorifam 150.
Indication
Tuberculosis
Adult Dose
Oral Tuberculosis Adult: Each tab contains rifampicin and isoniazid (mg): <50 kg: 3 tab of 150/100 once daily; >50 kg: 2 tab of 300/150 once daily... View More
Contraindication
Known or suspected hypersensitivity to rifamycins and/or to INH, and/or to any of the excipients including a history of drug-induced hepatitis; acute li... View More
Mode of Action
Rifampicin and isoniazid are active bactericidal anti-TB drugs which are particularly active against the rapidly growing extracellular organisms and als... View More
Precaution
Use of isoniazid should be carefully monitored in the following: Daily users of alcohol. Daily ingestion of alcohol may be associated with a highe... View More
Side Effect
Unwanted effects which may occur during continuous daily or intermittent therapy: Rifampicin: Rifampicin may cause reddish discolouration of body fluids... View More
Interaction
May reduce effectivity of hormonal contraceptives. Reduced absorption w/ antacids. May decrease plasma concentrations of antivirals (e.g. atazanavir, da... View More
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