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Tuberculosis (TB)
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Benefits
In Tuberculosis (TB) Monocin 500mg Injection is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills as well as stops the growth of infection-causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor?s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Monocin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.
Unsafe: Avoid consuming alcohol with Monocin 500mg Injection as it is deemed unsafe.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Monocin 500mg Injection 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. Doctor consultation is advised.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Monocin 500mg Injection 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.
Not Safe: Monocin 500mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Caution Advised: Monocin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monocin 500mg Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: There is limited information available on the use of Monocin 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Doctor consultation is advised.
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Monocin 500mg Injection is missed, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
Manufacturer Address
Plot No 1, Gidc, Phase 2, Modhera Road, Modhera, Mehsana - 384212
References
Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmans: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1550-554
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1213-14
Drugs.com. Rifampicin (01 Apr. 2019)
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198 (29 Mar. 2019)
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