ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET

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Zytham 200mg Tablet க்கான கலவை

Ethambutol(200mg)

Zytham Tablet க்கான உணவு இடைவினை

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Zytham Tablet க்கான கர்ப்பகாலம் இடைவினை

Zytham Tablet க்கான பால் புகட்டுதல் இடைவினை

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ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zytham 200mg Tablet க்கான உப்பு தகவல்

Ethambutol(200mg)

Zytham tablet இன் பயன்கள்

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ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

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  • Ethambutol is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
  • It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking Ethambutol 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.

Zytham 200mg Tablet க்கான அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் கேள்விகள்

Ethambutol

Q. My child vomited after taking ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET. What should be done?
If your child vomited within 30 minutes of taking ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET, give the same dose again. If vomiting occurred 30 minutes after taking ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET, you need not repeat the dose. If your child vomits again after taking ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET, consult your doctor.
Q. For how long does ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET stay in your system?
ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET stays for about 24 hours in your system. This duration varies from person to person and maybe different for patients with kidney problems.
Q. Will ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET 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.
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Q. 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.
Q. What is drug resistance? Can I become resistant to ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET?
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 ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET is used in combination with other TB drugs.
Q. Can ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET treatment be taken for more than two months?
Yes, ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET 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 ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET for 1 more month. In case you are resistant to other TB drugs, you may have to take ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET and other TB drugs (for which you are not drug resistant) for longer than 2 months.
Q. What are the warning signals which should prompt me to stop taking ZYTHAM 200MG TABLET?
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.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 August, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)