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Introduction to Lup Inh 300mg Tablet
It belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-tuberculosis medications. It is used for the treatment of tuberculosis, a contagious disease that primarily affects the lungs.
It work as:
- It contains the key component Isoniazid.
- Isoniazid works by preventing the tuberculosis bacteria from forming their protective covering. Use it in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Safety Advice for Lup Inh 300mg Tablet
- High risk
- Moderate risk
- Safe
Unsafe, may cause adverse reactions.
Consult your doctor, as there may be potential risks.
Consult your doctor before using during breastfeeding.
Exercise caution, as side effects may affect driving ability.
Use with caution, consult the doctor, and monitor kidney function.
Use with caution, monitor liver function regularly before and after treatment.
How Lup Inh 300mg Tablet works
Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
How To Use Lup Inh 300mg 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. Lup Inh 300mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Lup Inh 300mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Benefits Of Lup Inh 300mg Tablet
- It prevents the growth of tuberculosis-causing bacteria.
Side Effects Of Lup Inh 300mg Tablet
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Jaundice
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FAQ's on Lup Inh 300mg Tablet
Is Lup Inh an antibiotic?
Lup Inh 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)
Does Lup Inh affect birth control?
Lup Inh 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.
Is Lup Inh safe?
Yes. Lup Inh is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Lup Inh bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Lup Inh 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 a MAOI?
Lup Inh has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO) however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Does Lup Inh cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Lup Inh. 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
Is Lup Inh a sulfa drug?
No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Lup Inh is different from sulfa drugs
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
Is Lup Inh chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Lup Inh 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 an inducer or inhibitor?
Lup Inh 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
Does Lup Inh 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. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Lup Inh) treatment for tuberculosis
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