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Cavidin 600mg Tablet

by Wockhardt Ltd
Rifampicin (600mg)

₹42₹42

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Cavidin 600mg Tablet

Introduction to Cavidin 600mg Tablet

Cavidin 600mg Tablet may also be used alongside other medicines for the treatment of leprosy. This medicine may also be given to people who are carriers (people who are infected, yet do not show any signs and symptoms of infection).

Cavidin 600mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.

Some people may develop side effects like low blood platelets, headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and fever. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in color due to Cavidin 600mg Tablet. You should avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored.

Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. You may be regularly monitored with blood tests for liver function tests while using this medicine.

Safety Advice for Cavidin 600mg Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cavidin 600mg Tablet.

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Cavidin 600mg 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.

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Cavidin 600mg 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.

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Cavidin 600mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

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Cavidin 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cavidin 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Cavidin 600mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Cavidin 600mg Tablet works

Cavidin 600mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.

How To Use Cavidin 600mg 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. Cavidin 600mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects Of Cavidin 600mg Tablet

  • Low blood platelets
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Chills

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FAQ's on Cavidin 600mg Tablet

What is R-cinex/Macox plus/R-cinex 600?

R-cinex and Macox plus are trade names for a combination of active drugs rifampin and isoniazid. It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. R-cinex 600 and Macox plus contains 600 mg of active drug rifampin and 300 mg of active drug isoniazid

Is rifampin a penicillin/amoxicillin/sulfa drug?

No. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has a structure and mechanism of action different from penicillin or amoxicillin (amoxicillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics). The chemical structure and mechanism of action of rifampin is different from sulfa drugs

Does rifampin cause liver damage?

Rifampin is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration. Constant monitoring of liver function is important while on treatment with rifampin. Taking drugs like saquinavir, ritonavir with rifampin can cause severe liver damage. Do consult your doctor if you have any liver problem before taking rifampin.

Is rifampin an inducer or inhibitor?

Rifampin is an inducer (increases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body

Is rifampin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Rifampin is a bactericidal drug. It acts by blocking the activity of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-dependent RNA polymerase which essential for important life processes in the bacteria, thereby killing the bacteria

What is R-cin 600 used for?

R-cin 600 is a trade name for active drug rifampin 600 mg. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It is also used in the prevention of meningococcal meningitis and Haemophilus influenza infections. It may also be used in combination with other drugs to treat infections-Brucellosis, Legionnaires disease or serious staphylococcal infections

Does rifampin cause weight gain/weight loss/ hair loss/ constipation/ yeast infection?

No. Changes in body weight, hair loss or triggering constipation are not among the known side effects of rifampin. Rifampin is an antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy. It has no known effect on causing yeast infections

Does rifampin cause headaches?

Yes. Headache is a possible side effect of rifampin

Does rifampin change urine color/turn urine orange?

Yes. Taking rifampin may change the color of your urine (skin, sweat, saliva, tears and feces) to brownish-red or orange. This effect is not harmful

Can I take rifampin with ibuprofen/acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Rifampin has no known serious drug interaction with ibuprofen or acetaminophen (trade name: Tylenol). 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

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Cavidin 600mg Tablet

by Wockhardt Ltd
Rifampicin (600mg)

₹42₹42

0% off
Cavidin 600mg Tablet

Cavidin 600mg Tablet

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