Fiambutol L400mg
Tablet
Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd.
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fiambutol L. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fiambutol L may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fiambutol L is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is no... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Fiambutol L may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Fiambutol L occasionally causes sight problems and tingling or numbness in ... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Fiambutol L should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fiambutol L may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidne... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Fiambutol L should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fiambutol L may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Fiambutol L is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberc... View More
Uses of Fiambutol L
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Side effects of Fiambutol L
- Visual impairment
- Color blindness
How to use Fiambutol L
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. Fiambutol L may be taken w... View More
How Fiambutol L works
Fiambutol L is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
What if you forget to take Fiambutol L?
If you miss a dose of Fiambutol L, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Fiambutol L is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
- It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking Fiambutol L even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant... View More
Indication
Tuberculosis
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Primary treatment of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis Adult: Initial 8 wk: 15 mg/kg/day or 30 mg/kg thrice wkly given with isoniazid, ri... View More
Child Dose
Tuberculosis Child: PO 15–25 mg/kg, max 2.5 g q24h For treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis: 15-25 mg/kg daily or 50 mg/kg twice wkly. For c... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment may be needed as determined by blood levels of ethambutol.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; optic neuritis. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Ethambutol interferes with RNA synthesis, causing suppression of Mycobacteria multiplication. It also has bacteriostatic action against M tuberculosis b... View More
Precaution
Impaired pre-treatment visual acuity, elderly, children. Perform liver, kidney and visual acuity tests regularly. Caution when assessing visual acuity i... View More
Side Effect
Acute gout or hyperuricemia,Abdominal pain,Anaphylaxis,Anorexia,Confusion, disorientation,Fever,Headache,LFT abnormalities,Malaise,Nausea Optic neuriti... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")
Interaction
Delayed or reduced absorption w/ Al hydroxide.
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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More