ECONOFIX

Econofix is a 4-drug fixed-dose combination (FDC) of antituberculosis drugs Rifampicin (Econofix), Isoniazid (Econofix), Pyrazinamide (Econofix), and Ethambutol (Econofix) HCl developed by World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, which provides ease of administration and facilitates patient satisfaction in tuberculosis treatment.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage. Take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Econofix is used in the following conditions:

Category I tuberculosis: new cases of smear-positive pulmonary TB and other newly identified extremely sick tuberculosis patients
Category II tuberculosis: relapse of treatment failure patients

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Econofix people with the following conditions:

Severe hepatic damage
Alcoholism
Children 13 years old below
Hypersensitivity
Patients receiving concurrent treatment and using drugs for liver damage
Underlying liver disease

Side Effects

Econofix may have the following side effects:

Irreversible blindness
Color blindness
Decrease in visual acuity
Scotoma
Visual defect

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Alcoholism
Visual defects undernourishment
Decreased renal function

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients, which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Econofix may interact with the following medicines:

Clofazimine
Paracetamol
Isoniazid
Anticonvulsants
Haloperidol
Theophylline
Corticosteroids
Para-aminosalicylic acid
Dapsone
Oral anticoagulants
Halothane
Estrogens
Benzodiazepines
Ketoconazole
Warfarin

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements, and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Vomiting
Dizziness
Speech slurring
Visual hallucinations
Skin discoloration
Nausea
Lethargy
Vision blurring
Unconsciousness

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Isoniazid
Rifampin
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide