Capreomycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Capreomycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Capreomycin Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tuberculosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 5 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Capreomycin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Capreomycin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Capreomycin Injection. It is best to stop taking Capreomycin Injection immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Capreomycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Capreomycin Injection.

Safe
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Capreomycin Injection on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Liver?

Capreomycin Injection may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Capreomycin Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Capreomycin Injection for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Capreomycin Injection with Other Drugs

Capreomycin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Gentamicin

Amikacin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Cisplatin

Polymyxin B

Esomeprazole

Omeprazole

Capreomycin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Capreomycin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Hearing Loss
Ulcerative Colitis
Depression
Gastritis
Gastric Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Capreomycin Injection

Is this Capreomycin Injection habit forming or addictive?

Capreomycin Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Capreomycin Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Capreomycin Injection only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Capreomycin Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Capreomycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Capreomycin Injection

Taking Capreomycin Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Capreomycin Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Capreomycin Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown