Capreo 500mg Injection

Capreomycin (500mg)

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Capreo 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines. It works by stopping the growth of tubercular bacteria which have become resistant to the commonly used first-line medicines.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
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Capreomycin (500mg)

Marketer

Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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Product introduction

It is given as an injection directly into a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

This medicine may lead to kidney damage, balance disorder (loss of balance), and hearing loss. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if any of the side effects bother you.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as this medicine may cause dizziness. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Capreo Injection

Tuberculosis (TB)

Benefits of Capreo Injection

Tuberculosis (TB)
Capreo 500mg Injection is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, particularly in cases that are resistant to standard drugs. It helps reduce the bacterial load in the lungs, supports the clearing of infection over time, and aids in relieving common TB symptoms such as chronic cough and fever. Its use contributes to improving lung condition and helps prevent further spread of the disease.

Side effects of Capreo Injection

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 them

Common side effects of Capreo

Ototoxicity
Renal toxicity

How to use Capreo Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Capreo Injection works

Capreo 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

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Quick tips

Capreo 500mg Injection is used for the treatment of tuberculosis, in combination with other medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
It is given by an injection into a muscle.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Capreo 500mg Injection may cause dizziness.
Your doctor may get regular blood, urine, and hearing tests while you are on this medication.
Your doctor will ensure that you are well hydrated before and during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Discontinue Capreo 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Capreo 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Capreo 500mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Capreo 500mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Capreo 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Capreo 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Capreo 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease.
However, regular monitoring of liver function test is advised in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Capreo with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Colistin Sulphate (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Severe

Colistin Sulphate (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood pressure frequently.

Severe

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

Severe

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

Severe

Streptomycin (Oral Route)

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is Capreo 500mg Injection? What is it used for?

Capreo 500mg Injection belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) that has become resistant to other medicines that are used commonly for its management. Capreo 500mg Injection is used in combination with other anti-tuberculosis medicines when the primary agents (isoniazid, rifampicin, streptomycin and ethambutol) have been ineffective or cannot be used because of toxicity or the presence of resistant bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis).

Who should not be treated with Capreo 500mg Injection?

People who are allergic to Capreo 500mg Injection or any of its ingredients should avoid using Capreo 500mg Injection. Along with that, people who have or ever had problems with kidneys or creatinine levels should remain cautious while taking Capreo 500mg Injection. It is advised to inform your doctor about any health issues that you have or ever had in the past to avoid any complications.

What should I know before starting treatment with Capreo 500mg Injection?

Before starting treatment with Capreo 500mg Injection, audiometry test and kidney function tests must be done. These tests are required to check the present condition of ears and kidneys as Capreo 500mg Injection can affect their functioning. Therefore, patients with known kidney disease are treated with Capreo 500mg Injection only if the benefits outweigh the risks involved. Since hypokalemia (low potassium levels) may occur during Capreo 500mg Injection therapy, serum potassium levels should also be determined frequently along with regular monitoring of kidney function. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

How is Capreo 500mg Injection administered?

Capreo 500mg Injection should be administered into a muscle (intramuscularly)under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on your condition and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Capreo 500mg Injection.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, Capreo 500mg Injection should be used in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Capreo 500mg Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What if I don't get better after using Capreo 500mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Capreo 500mg Injection when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Capreo 500mg Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Talk to your doctor if you are not sure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Oligopeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Aminoglycosides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Gumbo T. Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease, and Leprosy. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1563.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 192.
ScienceDirect. Capreomycin. [Accessed 30 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Capreomycin. Indianapolis, Indiana: Eli Lilly and Company; 2008. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 501 Jaisingh Business Center, 119, Sahar Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai - 400 099 India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Capreo Injection

Benefits of Capreo Injection

Side effects of Capreo Injection

How to use Capreo Injection

How Capreo Injection works

All substitutes for Capreo 500mg Injection

Ciprix 500mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Colistin Sulphate (Injection Route)

Colistin Sulphate (Oral Route)

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Streptomycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Capreo 500mg Injection? What is it used for?

Who should not be treated with Capreo 500mg Injection?

What should I know before starting treatment with Capreo 500mg Injection?

How is Capreo 500mg Injection administered?

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

What if I don't get better after using Capreo 500mg Injection?

Can I stop taking Capreo 500mg Injection when I feel better?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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