Capreo 500mg Injection 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.

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Capreo 500mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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SALT INFORMATION FOR Capreo 500mg Injection

Capreomycin(500mg)

Capreo injection uses

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How capreo injection works

Capreo 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Common side effects of capreo injection

Injection site pain, Renal dysfunction, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Renal impairment, Hearing loss

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Expert advice FOR Capreo Injection

Capreomycin is used for the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
It is given by an injection into a muscle.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Capreomycin may cause dizziness.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, and hearing tests while you are on this medication.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated before and during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Capreomycin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently asked questions FOR Capreo 500mg Injection

Capreomycin

Q. What is Capreo 500mg Injection? What is it used for?

Capreo 500mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) that has become resistant to other medicines that are used commonly for its management. Capreo 500mg Injection is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis medicines when the primary agents (isoniazid, rifampicin, streptomycin and ethambutol) have been ineffective or cannot be used because of toxicity or the presence of resistant bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

Q. Who should not be treated with Capreo 500mg Injection?

People who are allergic to Capreo 500mg Injection or any of its ingredients should avoid using Capreo 500mg Injection. Along with that, people who have or ever had problems with kidneys or creatinine levels should remain cautious while taking Capreo 500mg Injection. It is advised to inform your doctor about any health issues that you have or ever had in the past to avoid any complications.

Q. What should I know before starting treatment with Capreo 500mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Capreo 500mg Injection, audiometry test and kidney function tests must be done. These tests are required to check the present condition of ears and kidneys as Capreo 500mg Injection can affect their functioning. Therefore, patients with known kidney disease are treated with Capreo 500mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since hypokalemia (low potassium levels) may occur during Capreo 500mg Injection therapy, serum potassium levels should also be determined frequently along with regular monitoring of kidney function. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

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