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Benefits

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. Rifa I-6 E Kit helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using Rifa I-6 E Kit. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. Rifa I-6 E Kit helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using Rifa I-6 E Kit. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

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.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

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Check the label before use. Rifa I-6 E Kit is to be taken empty stomach.Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Check the label before use. Rifa I-6 E Kit is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Rifa I-6 E Kit is a combination of four medicines: Isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) which treat tuberculosis (TB). Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering while rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by these bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Ethambutol, on the other hand works by slowing the growth of these bacteria. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is added to prevent nerve damage which may be a side effect of isoniazid.Rifa I-6 E Kit is a combination of four medicines: Isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) which treat tuberculosis (TB). Isoniazid prevents the TB bacteria from forming their own protective covering while rifampicin works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by these bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Together, they kill the bacteria and eradicate the infection. Ethambutol, on the other hand works by slowing the growth of these bacteria. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is added to prevent nerve damage which may be a side effect of isoniazid.

Alcohol

Unsafe: It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Rifa I-6 E Kit , as it may lead to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, nausea, thirst, chest pain, and low blood pressure, known as a Disulfiram reaction.Unsafe: It is unsafe to consume alcohol while taking Rifa I-6 E Kit , as it may lead to symptoms such as flushing, increased heart rate, nausea, thirst, chest pain, and low blood pressure, known as a Disulfiram reaction.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.Seek medical advice from your doctor: Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.

Driving

Not Safe: Rifa I-6 E Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.Not Safe: Rifa I-6 E Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Rifa I-6 E Kit 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.

Kidney

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifa I-6 E Kit may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifa I-6 E Kit may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifa I-6 E Kit may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.Safe when prescribed by an expert: Rifa I-6 E Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rifa I-6 E Kit may not be needed in these patients. Doctor consultation is advised.

What if I forget to take it?

If a dose of Rifa I-6 E Kit is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.If a dose of Rifa I-6 E Kit is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Manufacturer Address

Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 501 Jaisingh Business Center, 119, Sahar Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400 099 India.

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References

  • Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.; 2011 (09 Apr. 2019)

  • Drugs.com. Rifampicin (09 Apr. 2019)

  • Ethambutol. Ontario, Canada: Patheon Inc.; 2007 (09 Apr. 2019)

  • ScienceDirect. Pyridoxine (09 Apr. 2019)

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