It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fiambutol L. Please consult your doctor.
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 developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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 not harmful to the baby.
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 hand or feet. After taking this medicine you should not drive until you know how it affects you.
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.
Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
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.
Medicine Overview of Fiambutol L 400mg Tablet
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 tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the b...
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Uses of Fiambutol L
Tuberculosis (TB)
Side effects of Fiambutol L
Common
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 with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
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 dr...
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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, ...
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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.
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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...
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Precaution
Impaired pre-treatment visual acuity, elderly, children. Perform liver, kidney and visual acuity tests regularly. Caution when assessing visual acuity...
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Side Effect
Acute gout or hyperuricemia,Abdominal pain,Anaphylaxis,Anorexia,Confusion, disorientation,Fever,Headache,LFT abnormalities,Malaise,Nausea
Optic neuri...
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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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