Capreomycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Capreomycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Capreomycin Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Capreomycin Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Capreomycin Injection is used -

Severe

Hearing Loss
Renal Impairment

Moderate

Bleeding
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Ringing in ears
Vertigo
Urticaria
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Rash

Unknown

Abnormal liver function

Capreomycin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Capreomycin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Capreomycin Injection may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Capreomycin Injection, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Capreomycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Capreomycin Injection.

Safe
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Kidneys?

Capreomycin Injection rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Capreomycin Injection on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Heart?

Using Capreomycin Injection does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Capreomycin Injection with Other Drugs

Capreomycin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Cisplatin

Polymyxin B

Esomeprazole

Omeprazole

Capreomycin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capreomycin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Hearing Loss
Ulcerative Colitis
Depression
Gastritis
Gastric Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Capreomycin Injection

Is this Capreomycin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Capreomycin Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Capreomycin Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Capreomycin Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Capreomycin Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Capreomycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capreomycin Injection

It is safe to take Capreomycin Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capreomycin Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Capreomycin Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown