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What Are The Side Effects Of Akurit-4?
Question: I am 32 years and I weigh 60kg, my doctor has prescribed Akurit-4...I want to know the short and long term side effects during and after the adminishing of the drug....... thanks
Brief Answer:
There are chances of liver inflammation and gastrointestinal side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
If you have been diagnosed to have Tuberculosis, Akurit 4 is a standard treatment.
Like any other effective treatment for tuberculosis, this may have side effects mainly gastrointestinal and liver inflammation.
The benefits of treatment outweighs the potential side effects. But it would be important for you to check your liver functions to detect any inflammation before it becomes symptomatic.
Take Care,
There are chances of liver inflammation and gastrointestinal side effects.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
If you have been diagnosed to have Tuberculosis, Akurit 4 is a standard treatment.
Like any other effective treatment for tuberculosis, this may have side effects mainly gastrointestinal and liver inflammation.
The benefits of treatment outweighs the potential side effects. But it would be important for you to check your liver functions to detect any inflammation before it becomes symptomatic.
Take Care,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr.....what can I do to prevent the liver inflammation and gastrointestinal....
Brief Answer:
Avoid anything else that may harm the liver.
Detailed Answer:
Since medication is very important, you have to take a chance. But you should definitely avoid alcohol and other substances which can harm the liver. Gastrointestinal side effects are not serious but may cause some discomfort. Take Rifampicin on an empty stomach and the others after food to minimise the discomfort.
Avoid anything else that may harm the liver.
Detailed Answer:
Since medication is very important, you have to take a chance. But you should definitely avoid alcohol and other substances which can harm the liver. Gastrointestinal side effects are not serious but may cause some discomfort. Take Rifampicin on an empty stomach and the others after food to minimise the discomfort.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
...ok thanks
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Do get back to me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health and a great day
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
Do get back to me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health and a great day
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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