Tolbin 800mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Medispan Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ethambutol (800mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | 1,2-Aminoalcohols |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 333 |
FAQ
Is it necessary to take so many TB drugs simultaneously? Is there no single medicine which can provide a cure for tuberculosis?
Yes, it is important that you take all the prescribed TB drugs together for the recommended duration, else you will not be cured. A single drug is not prescribed to treat TB because it may increase the risk of developing multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which is very difficult to treat.
What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to Tolbin 800mg?
Sometimes it happens that bacteria gets modified in your body and stops reacting to the medicine. As a result, the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Drug resistance is uncommon if Tolbin 800mg is used in combination with other TB drugs.
Will Tolbin 800mg work if I have developed tuberculosis for the second time?
Yes, it will work if you had taken proper treatment and got cured when you developed tuberculosis for the first time. If you have any doubt, ask your doctor.
For how long does Tolbin 800mg stay in your system?
Tolbin 800mg stays for about 24 hours in your system. This duration varies from person to person and maybe different for patients with kidney problems.
My child vomited after taking Tolbin 800mg. What should be done?
If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking Tolbin 800mg, give the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking Tolbin 800mg, you need not repeat the dose. If your child vomits again after taking Tolbin 800mg, consult your doctor.
What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking Tolbin 800mg?
You should consult your doctor and consider stopping the medicine immediately if you develop any vision problems like blurred vision, color blindness or any kidney problems like decreased amount of urine and swelling of your legs and feet. You may even develop liver troubles like nausea, vomiting and yellowish color of skin and eyes. Beware of all these symptoms and consult your doctor immediately.
Can Tolbin 800mg treatment be taken for more than two months?
Yes, Tolbin 800mg can be continued for more than 2 months, depending on your condition and as per your doctor’s advice. If after 2 months, your investigations show that the TB bacteria are still active, you may have to take Tolbin 800mg for 1 more month. In case you are resistant to other TB drugs, you may have to take Tolbin 800mg and other TB drugs (for which you are not drug resistant) for longer than 2 months.
What if you forget to take Tolbin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tolbin 800mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Tolbin 800mg Tablet Reviews
Tolbin 800mg is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.
Tolbin 800mg is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose as it may increase the side effects.
Some people may experience visual impairment and color blindness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
Tolbin 800mg is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose as it may increase the side effects.
Some people may experience visual impairment and color blindness, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
How Tolbin 800mg Tablet Works
Tolbin 800mg is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
How to Use Tolbin 800mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolbin 800mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Tolbin 800mg Tablet
- In Tuberculosis (TB): Tolbin 800mg is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of 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 Tolbin 800mg Tablet
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Tolbin 800mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolbin 800mg 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.
Liver
CAUTION
Tolbin 800mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolbin 800mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tolbin 800mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolbin 800mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Tolbin 800mg 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolbin 800mg 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
Tolbin 800mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tolbin 800mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Kidney function tests are advisable before the start of this medicine.
Quick Tips
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking Tolbin 800mg even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
- It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Tolbin 800mg is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
References
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- 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. p. 506.
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198.
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Antimycobacterial Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 826-27.