Capreo Information

Capreo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Tuberculosis.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Capreo. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Capreo include Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Capreo as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Capreo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Capreo's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Capreo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Capreo contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Capreo have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Capreo, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Capreo Benefits & Uses
Capreo Dosage & How to Take
Capreo Side Effects
Capreo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Capreo with Other Drugs
Capreo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Capreo
Capreo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Capreo Benefits & Uses

Capreo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Capreo 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

Capreo Related Warnings

Is the use of Capreo safe for pregnant women?

Capreo may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Capreo again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Capreo safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Capreo.

Safe
What is the effect of Capreo on the Kidneys?

Capreo rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreo on the Liver?

Capreo is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreo on the Heart?

Capreo is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Capreo with Other Drugs

Capreo 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

Capreo Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Capreo

Is this Capreo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Capreo has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Capreo is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Capreo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Capreo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capreo

Taking Capreo with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capreo

Information about the interaction of Capreo and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown