All Details About Solonex DT Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Solonex DT Tablet
Description:
Solonex DT 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.Solonex DT 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:
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Solonex
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Skin rash
- Lethargy
- Increased liver enzymes
Side Effects:
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 themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Solonex DT Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Solonex DT 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
Solonex DT 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
Solonex DT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Solonex DT Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.
Solonex DT Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Solonex DT Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Solonex DT Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Solonex DT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solonex DT Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of Solonex DT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Employ of Solonex DT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet an antibiotic?
Solonex DT 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)
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Solonex DT 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
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Solonex DT 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
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet safe?
Affirmative. Solonex DT Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet a MAOI?
Solonex DT Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet a sulfa drug?
No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Solonex DT Tablet is different from sulfa drugs
Q. Is Solonex DT Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?
Solonex DT 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
Q. 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
Q. Does Solonex DT Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?
Alters in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Solonex DT Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Solonex DT Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis
Q. Does Solonex DT Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Solonex DT 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
Q. Does Solonex DT Tablet affect birth control?
Solonex DT 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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