Coxter 2E
Composition for Coxter 2E Products
Coxter 2E Products are primarily used for
Tuberculosis (TB)Products for Coxter 2E
Coxter 2E Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹26.08
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About Coxter 2E Products
Coxter 2E Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Coxter 2E are Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Fever, Dark colored urine, Sweating, Increased sputum production, Salivation, Watery eyes, Increased liver enzymes, Jaundice, Visual impairment, Increased uric acid level in blood, Gout, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand).
How Coxter 2E Products work
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Ethambutol is a combination of three medicines:
In Depth Information for Coxter 2E Products
- It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
- Finish the prescribed course of medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- It can make birth control pills less effective so ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).
- It can cause temporary discoloration of your teeth, sweat, urine, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown color). This side effect is usually not harmful.
Patient Concerns about Coxter 2E Products
Frequently asked questions about Coxter 2E Products
Q. Which is the best time to take Coxter 2E Tablet?
Take Coxter 2E Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is best to take the medicine on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after meals.
Q. Can the use of Coxter 2E Tablet make birth control pills ineffective?
Yes, Coxter 2E Tablet can make birth control pills less effective. Ask the doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide).
Q. Is tuberculosis a curable disease?
Yes, tuberculosis (TB) is a curable disease and can be cured with 6–9 months of treatment. Drug-resistant forms of TB are also curable, but more difficult to treat. Treatment for drug-resistant TB can last up to 2 years and require medications that can cause serious side effects.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Coxter 2E Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Q. Can the use of Coxter 2E Tablet cause discoloration of the urine?
Yes, Coxter 2E Tablet contains rifampicin which can cause temporary discoloration of your teeth, sweat, urine, saliva, and tears (red, orange, or brown color). This side effect is usually not harmful. However, discoloration of urine can be a sign of liver damage. Call your doctor if you have discoloration of urine with stomach pain, loss of appetite, and jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Q. Can I discontinue Coxter 2E Tablet if I feel well?
No, do not discontinue Coxter 2E Tablet. Take the proper course of the drug that has been prescribed to you even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Coxter 2E Tablet, your infection may become worse and difficult to treat. It may even result in drug-resistant TB i.e. drugs you were taking may no longer work for Tuberculosis.
Q. Can Coxter 2E Tablet cause visual impairment?
Coxter 2E Tablet contains Ethambutol, which may cause visual impairment. Inform the doctor immediately if you notice any changes in your eyesight.