Ethambutol + Isoniazid + Pyrazinamide + Rifampicin

Uses

Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide are used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

How it Works

How Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide work: Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide is a combination of four medications.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide include nausea, vomiting, peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness in the feet and hands), abdominal pain, skin rash, hepatitis (viral infection of the liver), lethargy, low blood platelets, joint pain, thrombocytopenic purpura, cutaneous reactions, and retrobulbar optic neuritis.

Expert Advice

  • You have been prescribed Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide for the treatment of tuberculosis.
  • Take the medication on an empty stomach and preferably at the same time every day.
  • Avoid missing a dose, as this increases the risk of the bacteria becoming resistant to the medication and may also heighten the risk of side effects.
  • The medication may cause discoloration of your urine, sweat, saliva, and tears, resulting in a reddish/orange color. This is normal and not harmful.
  • Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms:
    • Yellowing of eyes or skin
    • Dark urine
    • Stomach pain
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide, as this may increase the risk of liver side effects.
  • The medication may cause vitamin B6 deficiency. Your doctor may prescribe vitamin B6 supplements to help prevent potential issues related to its deficiency, such as inflammation of the nerves (neuritis).
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while taking Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide, as it may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives like the pill.
  • Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within at least two hours of taking the medication.
  • Complete the full course of the medication, even if you feel better. Stopping treatment early increases the risk of the infection returning.

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Frequently asked questions

Take Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide on an empty stomach, at least one hour before or two hours after a meal, with a full glass of water.
Yes, Ethambutol may cause visual impairment. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.
Yes, Rifampicin can cause temporary discoloration of urine, sweat, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown). However, if urine discoloration is accompanied by stomach pain, loss of appetite, or jaundice, contact your doctor as it may indicate liver damage.
No, avoid alcohol while taking these medications as it increases the risk of hepatitis associated with Isoniazid.
No, these medications may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Consult your doctor for alternative contraceptive methods that do not affect hormone levels.
No, do not discontinue these medications without consulting your doctor, as stopping early can worsen your infection and lead to drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Store the medicine in its original container, tightly closed, and follow the storage instructions on the label. Dispose of any unused medicine safely to prevent accidental ingestion by pets, children, or others.
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