Rimactazid Paed 60/60 60mg. 60mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 06 September 2018
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Pulmonary tuberculosis in children.
Dosage (summary)
10 mg/kg rifampicin and 10 mg/kg isoniazid, 3 times a week.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety not established; may cause post-natal hemorrhages; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Anticonvulsants
- Oral anticoagulants
- Antiretroviral medicines
- Oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to rifamycins or isoniazid
- Jaundice
- Impaired liver function
- Acute porphyria
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Peripheral neuropathy
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Avoid alcohol
- Monitor for signs of liver damage
- Inform about potential discoloration of body fluids
Serious warnings
- Risk of severe liver dysfunction
- Monitor liver function regularly
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
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