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Lup Inh 300mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body). It works by killing the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It is to be taken on an empty stomach. 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 increase the side effects too. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some common side effects of this medicine include tingling and numbness of feet and hand (peripheral neuropathy). Inform your doctor if you notice signs of jaundice, i.e., yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, or joint pain. You may also develop hepatitis (viral infection of the liver) or increased liver enzymes as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor, as these side effects require medical attention and need dose modification.

Your doctor may monitor your liver function while on treatment with this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol as this may have additional adverse effects on the liver. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Lup Inh Tablet


How to use Lup Inh 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.

How Lup Inh Tablet works

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Safety advice

Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
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Breast feeding
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

What if you forget to take Lup Inh Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lup Inh 300mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Lup Inh 300mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
  • It is best taken on an empty stomach.
  • You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Lup Inh 300mg Tablet.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nicotinic acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycolic acid inhibitors- INH

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FAQs

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet an antibiotic?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body)

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet safe?

Yes. Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet a MAOI?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet a sulfa drug?

No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is different from sulfa drugs

Is Lup Inh 300mg Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?

There no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Lup Inh 300mg Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?

Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Lup Inh 300mg Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Lup Inh 300mg Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis

Does Lup Inh 300mg Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?

You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Lup Inh 300mg Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects

Does Lup Inh 300mg Tablet affect birth control?

Lup Inh 300mg Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.

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References

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