Atopex 100mg Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Cipla Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cycloserine (100mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Isoxazolines derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cell wall active agent |
| User Rating | 4.7 |
| User Reviews | 706 |
FAQ
Can I take alcohol while taking Atopex 100mg?
No, avoid alcohol while on treatment with Atopex 100mg since it increases the risk of seizures.
Can Atopex 100mg cause anemia?
Yes, Atopex 100mg has been associated in a few instances with vitamin B and/or folic–acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia, and sideroblastic anemia. If evidence of anemia develops during treatment, appropriate studies, and therapy should be instituted.
Who should not take Atopex 100mg?
Atopex 100mg should not be taken by people who have a history of seizures or psychiatric disorders, as it may worsen these conditions. It should also be used with caution in people with kidney or liver disease.
Should Atopex 100mg be taken with or without food?
Take Atopex 100mg by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually twice daily (every 12 hours) for the first 2 weeks. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.
Is a prescription required for buying Atopex 100mg?
Yes, Atopex 100mg is a prescription drug and can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
What if you forget to take Atopex Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Atopex 100mg, consult your doctor.
Atopex 100mg Capsule Reviews
Atopex 100mg is an antibiotic medicine used to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis. It is generally used in combination with other medicines. This medicine is used when the bacteria have developed resistance to other antibiotics.
Atopex 100mg may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, confusion, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dizziness. Inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, tremors, fits, problems with speech or movement, depression, or other changes in mood, thoughts, or behavior.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
Atopex 100mg may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include memory loss, confusion, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dizziness. Inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, tremors, fits, problems with speech or movement, depression, or other changes in mood, thoughts, or behavior.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
How Atopex 100mg Capsule Works
Atopex 100mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is required for their survival in the human body.
How to Use Atopex 100mg Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Atopex 100mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Atopex 100mg Capsule
- In Tuberculosis (TB): Atopex 100mg 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 the infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. 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.
Uses of Atopex 100mg Capsule
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Atopex 100mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Atopex 100mg may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Driving
UNSAFE
Atopex 100mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Atopex 100mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Atopex 100mg 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Atopex 100mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atopex 100mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Atopex 100mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Atopex 100mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Atopex 100mg as this may worsen the side effects.
- Do not stop taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- Atopex 100mg may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Stop taking Atopex 100mg and inform your doctor if you experience skin rashes, headaches, tremor, fits, problems with speech or movement, depression, or other changes in mood, thoughts or behavior.
- During treatment, you will need to have regular blood tests to monitor your kidney and liver function, blood cell counts and the amount of medicine in your blood.
- Atopex 100mg is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis.
References
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- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98.
- 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: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1562-63.
- 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. 339-40.
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