Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis. It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection. It also protects the nerves from the side effects that may occur during the course of the treatment.

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination of mycolic acid inhibitors- INH, RNA polymerase inhibitors- rifamycins, and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

Uses of Recox Z Tablet

Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Recox Z Tablet

In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet helps treat tuberculosis by stopping the growth of bacteria causing infection. Your symptoms might improve after using Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of Recox Z Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Recox Z

Nausea
Vomiting
Rash
Fever
Dark colored urine
Sweating
Increased sputum production
Salivation
Watery eyes
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Increased liver enzymes
Jaundice

How to use Recox Z 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. Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg 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.

Driving

UNSAFE

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Recox Z Tablet

Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach but at the same time every day.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how the medicine affects you.
Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet may decrease their effectiveness.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it can enhance the dizziness.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.

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ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

My daughter is given tb medicine even though she is not infected taking these medicine will cause tb???

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, TB medicines are given only when there is indication of tuberculosis. They are for treating tuberculosis.

Though took vaccines in childhood, the test for TB came positive. Was advised to undergo treatment.physically absolute fit and healthy, is it advisable to take treatment?

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

If sputum is positive for Tb , treatment is absolutely essential. Read more at www.arohealth.com/tuberculosis

Doctor asked me to do TB GOLD test. But there is no lab test on 1mg with so name. Finally I searched for tuberculosis test and I found two test. 1 is Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other 1 is Mycobacterium tuberculosis sputum. Kindly tell me which test is to be selected and proceeded further.

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please follow your doctors advise as he has clinical examination data with him. He can advise you for place where you can do TB gold

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

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References

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Recox Z 100mg/500mg/150mg Tablet

Introduction of Recox Z Tablet

Uses of Recox Z Tablet

Benefits of Recox Z Tablet

In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Side effects of Recox Z Tablet

Common side effects of Recox Z

How to use Recox Z Tablet

Safety advice

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Quick tips

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