Rifampin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide : How to Use

Rifampin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide - Systemic

Brand Names

Rifater Rifampin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

If this drug upsets your stomach, take it with food. Antacids may also help. However, do not take aluminum-containing antacids within 1 hour of the time you take rifampin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide combination. They may keep this drug from help you.

To help clear up your tuberculosis - TB completely, it is very important that you keep taking this drug for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better after a few weeks It is important that you do not miss any doses .

Your family doctor may also want you to take pyridoxine - Hexa-Betalin, vitamin B ₆ every day to help prevent or lessen some of the side effects of isoniazid. If it is needed, it is very important to take pyridoxine every day along with this drug. Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of rifampin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide combination will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of rifampin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide combination If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For the treat of tuberculosis:
  - Adults and teenagers over 15 years of age weighing 44 kilograms - kg - 97 pounds or less 4 tablets once a day.
  - Adults and teenagers over 15 years of age weighing between 45 and 54 kg - 99 and 119 pounds 5 tablets once a day.
  - Adults and teenagers over 15 years of age weighing 55 kg - 121 pounds or more 6 tablets once a day.
  - Children up to 15 years of age This drug is not recommended for this age group.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses. If rifampin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide combination is taken on an irregular schedule, side effects may occur more often and may be more serious than usual . If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.