Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet
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Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body.
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose, as it may increase the side effects.
Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better.
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Hituber Pro Tablet
Benefits of Hituber Pro Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Hituber Pro Tablet
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 Hituber Pro
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastric irritation
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Depression
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
How to use Hituber Pro Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Hituber Pro Tablet works
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Hituber Pro Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
- It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet used for?
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is specifically used as a "second-line" treatment for more complicated cases of TB, such as multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), where the bacteria are no longer responding to the standard, first-choice medicines.<br>
Why do I have to take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet with so many other TB medicines?
Treating tuberculosis, especially drug-resistant TB, requires taking a combination of several different antibiotics, including Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet, at the same time. This combination therapy approach is crucial to effectively kill the TB bacteria and prevent them from developing resistance to the medicines.<br>
How long will I need to take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet?
Treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis is a very long commitment. You will need to take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet, along with your other prescribed TB medicines, for many months, and sometimes for a year, or even longer, as directed by your doctor.<br>
Why is it so important that I never miss a dose of Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet?
It is absolutely critical to take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed, without skipping any doses. If you stop the treatment early or miss doses, the TB bacteria can start to multiply again, which could make your illness worse and cause the bacteria to become even more resistant to treatment.<br>
Should I take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet with food?
Yes. It is generally recommended to take Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet with food, or right after a meal. Taking the medicine orally with food can help minimize stomach-related side effects such as nausea or upset stomach.<br>
My doctor also prescribed a vitamin with Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet. Why do I need to take that?
Your doctor will likely prescribe a vitamin B6 supplement, also called pyridoxine, to take along with Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet. This is standard practice to help prevent a specific neurological side effect known as peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet.<br>
How soon will I start to feel better after starting Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet?
Hituber Pro 125mg Tablet begins to work against the TB bacteria soon after you start taking it. However, because the overall treatment for TB is a slow and gradual process, it may take several weeks before you notice a significant improvement in your symptoms. Patience and adherence to the full treatment plan are key.<br>
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