Ansatipin
Ansatipin helps treat lung tuberculosis and other bacterial infections, and prevents infections in people with weak immune systems.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Rifabutin
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For lung tuberculosis, take 1-3 capsules (150-450 mg) once daily for six months. For other mycobacterial infections, take 3-4 capsules (450-600 mg) once daily. To prevent infections in patients with weak immune systems, take 2 capsules (300 mg) once daily.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 600 mg (4 capsules).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low number of white blood cells
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
- •Skin rash
- •Nausea, discolored tongue or teeth
- •Muscle pain
- •Fever
RARE
- •Changes in blood counts (e.g., low red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets)
- •Allergic reaction, narrowing of airways, high number of eosinophils
- •Inflammation inside the eye (uveitis), cloudy cornea
- •Vomiting
- •Yellow skin (jaundice), high liver enzyme levels
- •Skin discoloration, redness, skin inflammation
- •Joint pain
- •Diarrhea caused by antibiotics (Clostridium difficile diarrhea)
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had liver or kidney problems, as this may affect your dose.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby.
- This medicine can turn your urine, tears, and other body fluids, and even your skin, an orange-red color. It can also permanently stain soft contact lenses.
- Contact your doctor if you get long-lasting, bloody, or severe diarrhea during or after treatment.
- Contact your doctor if you get a rash during or after treatment.
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- This medicine may cause vision problems. Be careful when driving or using machines.