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Servambutol

Tablet-(400mg)
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Nevian Lifescience PLC

Generic: Ethambutol

1 Tablet
৳ 3.23
৳ 3.44
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Medicine Overview of Servambutol 400mg Tablet

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Introduction

Servambutol is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body. Servambutol is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience visual impairment and color blindness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Servambutol

  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Side effects of Servambutol

Common
  • Visual impairment
  • Color blindness

How to use Servambutol

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. Servambutol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Servambutol works

Servambutol is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

What if you forget to take Servambutol?

If you miss a dose of Servambutol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

  • Servambutol 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 Servambutol even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.

Brief Description

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, rifampicin and pyrazinamide. For patients with history of antimycobacterial therapy: Initial doses: 25 mg/kg/day for 60 days, thereafter reduce to 15 mg/kg/day.

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 congenitally acquired tuberculosis: Neonates: 15 mg/kg once daily and >1 mth: 15 mg/kg once daily or 30 mg/kg 3 times wkly for 2 mth initial treatment phase.

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 by acting on rapidly growing pathogens in cavity walls and is also effective in slow-growing pathogens. Has some action against atypical opportunistic Mycobacteria e.g. M kansasii, M avium complex (MAC).

Precaution

Impaired pre-treatment visual acuity, elderly, children. Perform liver, kidney and visual acuity tests regularly. Caution when assessing visual acuity in patients with cataracts, DM, recurrent eye inflammation to make sure that changes are not due to the underlying causes. Lactation: enters breast milk; use with caution (AAP Committee states "compatible with nursing")

Side Effect

Acute gout or hyperuricemia,Abdominal pain,Anaphylaxis,Anorexia,Confusion, disorientation,Fever,Headache,LFT abnormalities,Malaise,Nausea Optic neuritis; symptoms may include decreased acuity, color blindness or visual defects (usually revrsible with discontinuation, though irreversible blindness has been reported) Peripheral neuritis,Pruritis,Rash,Vomiting

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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Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Servambutol. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Servambutol 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.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Servambutol 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.
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UNSAFE
Servambutol may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Servambutol 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.
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CAUTION
Servambutol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Servambutol may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
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CAUTION
Servambutol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Servambutol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.

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