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Capreotec 1 gm Injection belongs to the group of medicines called 'antitubercular agent/ medication'. It is a second-line treatment medication used for active drug-resistant tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. Capreotec 1 gm Injection should not be used alone and must be given in combination with other tuberculosis medications.

Capreotec 1 gm Injection consists of a medicine called 'Capreomycin'. It is an antitubercular agent that inhibits bacteria's cell wall biosynthesis in susceptible strains of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

Capreotec 1 gm Injection is given as an injection and should be administered intramuscularly/intravenously only under a healthcare professional's supervision. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration of Capreotec 1 gm Injection can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as pain and induration at the injection site, vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance) and kidney (renal) failure, and electrolyte disturbances (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia) have been reported. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not stop taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection despite symptomatic relief. Treat your condition effectually. Continue taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection for as long as it has been prescribed. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance), so drive with caution if you experience these signs. You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Capreotec 1 gm Injection to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Capreotec 1 gm Injection should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk. Caution should be exercised when Capreotec 1 gm Injection is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection can't be used in children as safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established.

Capreotec 1 gm Injection is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in patients who have received other medicines that did not work well. Capreotec 1 gm Injection is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

• Electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia
• Pain and induration at the injection site
• Abnormal results in liver function tests have occurred
• Liver impairment
• Renal disfunction
• vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance)
• Urticaria and maculopapular skin rashes
• Hearing loss

Caution should be exercised in administering antibiotics, including Capreotec 1 gm Injection, to any patient who has demonstrated some form of allergy, particularly to drugs. Do not take Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you have severe kidney disease. Capreotec 1 gm Injection may cause vertigo (a sensation of feeling off-balance), so drive with caution if you experience these signs. You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Capreotec 1 gm Injection to avoid unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Capreotec 1 gm Injection if you are pregnant. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. A Capreotec 1 gm Injection should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk. Caution should be exercised when Capreotec 1 gm Injection is administered to a nursing woman. Capreotec 1 gm Injection can’t use in children as there is no Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients have not been established. STOP the medication and inform your doctor immediately if you experience/notice any urticaria and maculopapular skin rashes.

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