Psortude 100 Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Rockmed Pharma Pvt. 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 | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 477 |
FAQ
Can Psortude 100 cause anemia?
Yes, Psortude 100 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.
Is a prescription required for buying Psortude 100?
Yes, Psortude 100 is a prescription drug and can only be obtained with a doctor's prescription.
Who should not take Psortude 100?
Psortude 100 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 Psortude 100 be taken with or without food?
Take Psortude 100 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.
Can I take alcohol while taking Psortude 100?
No, avoid alcohol while on treatment with Psortude 100 since it increases the risk of seizures.
What if you forget to take Psortude Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Psortude 100, consult your doctor.
Psortude 100 Capsule Reviews
Psortude 100 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.
Psortude 100 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.
Psortude 100 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 Psortude 100 Capsule Works
Psortude 100 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 Psortude 100 Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Psortude 100 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Psortude 100 Capsule
- In Tuberculosis (TB): Psortude 100 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 Psortude 100 Capsule
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Psortude 100 Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Psortude 100 may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Driving
UNSAFE
Psortude 100 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Psortude 100 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Psortude 100 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Psortude 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Psortude 100 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Psortude 100 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.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Psortude 100 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.
Quick Tips
- Stop taking Psortude 100 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.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Psortude 100 as this may worsen the side effects.
- Do not stop taking this medicine until your doctor tells you to.
- Psortude 100 is used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of tuberculosis.
- Psortude 100 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- 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.
References
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- 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.