Quadtab

my fiance is taking quad tab for tb she missed two days due to not being able to afford medication what if any will there be problems due to this? ## Hi Brian, I'm sorry to hear that. Medication can definitely be expensive! This drug contains Rifampicin (150 mg), INH/Isoniazid (75 mg), pyrazinamide (400 mg), and ethambutol HCl (275 mg). Possible side effects: "Rifampicin: Flu-like syndrome; hematopoietic reactions; cutaneous, GI & hepatic reactions; shortness of breath; shock & renal failure. Hypersensitivity reactions. INH: Disturbances of hepatic function, convulsions, optic neuritis & atrophy, memory impairment, toxic psychosis, hepatitis & peripheral neuropathy. Pyrazinamide: Hyperuricemia. Ethambutol: Decreased visual acuity due to optic neuritis; joint pain...

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anti tuberculosis ## how many times do I have to take quadtab as treatment for my recurring PTB? ## This drug contains Rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, and ethambutol HCl 275 mg. It is indicated for intensive phase treatment of all forms of pulmonary & extrapulmonary TB. Dosing schedule: "Adult ≥71 kg 5 tab, 55-70 kg 4 tab, 38-54 kg 3 tab, 30-37 kg 2 tab. To be taken once daily, for 2-mth intensive phase treatment followed by a 3-drug (rifampicin + INH + ethambutol) for ≥4 mth maintenance phase treatment." [1] Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... References [1] ## what is the side effect of quadtab? ## i am currently taking quadtabs 4x a day 30mins before breakfast this is for 2weeks. my ptb is in...

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for tuberculosis ## i went for a check up past 5 mos ago and doctor says i have PTB,she gave me a prescription to take quadtab daily 2and a half tabs 30 mins before breakfast for 2 mos.but sad to say i didnt have the 2 mos coz i always forget to take every morning.i didnt went to see her after 2 mos.then i am taking this for almost 3 mos everyday.should i still see her?i am afraid what would be the findings :(

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The doctor prescribed me Quadtab for anti-tuberculosis.4 tablets 30 mins before breakfast. Is it a side effect when my skin turns dark?... ## I've been taking quadtab 5 times a day. I feel this itch all over my body specially both of my legs and stomach. Is this a normal side effects of taking this medicine? ## What will happen if i take not enough dose of quadtab instead of 3 tablets i take only 1 tablet a day..is there any harmful side effect? ## I also want to know. if what will happen when i didn't follow the quadtab prescription i only take one tablet instead of 4 tablet..

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Im a call center agent and normally my shift is at night. When should i take the quadtab is it should be in the morning when i got home or in the evening once i wake up? I also skipped 1month in taking quadtab due to lack of budget can i still continue to take quadtab for another 1month before i see my doctor? ## This medication contains Ethambutol, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, and Isoniazid, it is most commonly used to treat TB. Generally, it needs to be taken continuously for several months without missing days, so you should consult your doctor as you might need to start over. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, skin rash, and diarrhea. Due to such issues, you may want to take it, when you are going to be home, for awhile, rather tha...

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Im taking quadtab for 4 days...with 4 tabs 30 mins before breakfast. I was prescribed to take it for 2 months. Im beginning to have acid reflux after 4 days. I plan to see my doctor about it. I stopped taking it because i could not help it anymore..the discomfort of it. I feel weaker. Any comment or suggestion?

i want to know the side effects of quadtab.. i started taking the drug a month ago...rashes appeared similar to dermatitis. ## This drug contains Rifampicin 150 mg, INH 75 mg, pyrazinamide 400 mg, and ethambutol HCl 275 mg. Possible side effects: "Rifampicin: Flu-like syndrome; hematopoietic reactions; cutaneous, GI & hepatic reactions; shortness of breath; shock & renal failure. Hypersensitivity reactions. INH: Disturbances of hepatic function, convulsions, optic neuritis & atrophy, memory impairment, toxic psychosis, hepatitis & peripheral neuropathy. Pyrazinamide: Hyperuricemia. Ethambutol: Decreased visual acuity due to optic neuritis; joint pain, anaphylactoid reactions, dermatitis, pruritus, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, GI upset, malaise, ...

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quad tablet ## i only ask if the quadtab medicine is good to a pregnant woman? ## Doc I take quadtab 2weeks ago .it is possible the cause of delay of my menstrual is the one of the side effects of the quadtab ## The NIH lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain, and flatulence. Yes, Yai, it can cause your period to be late and Len, it should be taken, if her doctor has instructed her to do so. Are there any other questions?

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I'am taking the Quadtab tablet for more than one month its 4 tablets a day before breakfast on the first week I'm having a hard time to sleep and also shortness of breathing and now I've notice that my skin is turning dark I'm afraid Is it also a part of the side effects? ## Hi dear! We are in the same boat. I, too is currently taking Myrin-P forte after being diagnosed with "active tb" with NO SYMPTOMS such as coughing, night sweats and weight loss. I just knew that I have the disease when I had my pre-employment medical exam (for abroad) and the result in my CXR was "lung scar left upper lobe", but when I had my second opinion at Lung Center of the Philippines it showed "fibrotic lesions noted; tb focus". I started my treatment last October with...

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I have suspected PTB due to feel strong pain when coughing and the only medicines relieved me from pain in my coughing is the PYRAZINAMIDE as one of the medicine inside the Quadtab. The doctor advised me to take the Quadtab for 2 months then Tritab for another 4 months but after taking the Tritab for the end of 5 months I encountered mild coughing with phlegm due to my Allergic Rhinitis. Can I take again the Quadtab for 1 week to relieve again from coughing then go back again to Tritab for the remaining 1 months left for maintainance. Thanks

I am taking quadtab 4 tab once a day before breakfast, is it normal that i encounter non stop coughing for almost 10 mins with vomiting? Or i have to see my doctor too? But my doctor said that i am having bibasal pneumonia, is it ok that my ptb test was negative?

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good eve , im angel and i am taking Quadtab tablet for almost one month . im afraid because my skin is turning black ? i only want to know why my skin is turning black?

composed of rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol HCI