FORECOX TAB

Overview

FORECOX TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

FORECOX TAB is composed of: PYRAZINAMIDE (750 MG), ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE (400 MG), RIFAMPICIN (225 MG), ISONIAZID (150 MG)

Pyrazinamide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Pyrazinamide is used to treat tuberculosis (TB) in adults and children. Pyrazinamide must be used with other TB medicines. Tuberculosis can become resistant to treatment if pyrazinamide is used alone.

Ethambutol is an antibiotic that prevents growth of the tuberculous bacteria in the body.It stops the growth of TB cells. Ethambutol is used with other medications to treat tuberculosis.This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections. Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

Rifampicin is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Rifampicin is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and leprosy.
Isoniazid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Isoniazid is used to treat and to prevent tuberculosis (TB). You may need to take other TB medicines in combination with isoniazid. When treating active TB, isoniazid must be used with other TB medicines. Tuberculosis can become resistant to treatment if isoniazid is used alone.

Usage

PYRAZINAMIDE is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis

ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE can address symptoms like: Chest Pain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Night Sweats, Fever, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Shortness Of Breath

RIFAMPICIN is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis, Leprosy

ISONIAZID is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

FORECOX TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions for FORECOX TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, diabetes, gout, high uric acid level in the blood, alcoholism, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medication. Avoid live vaccination during treatment period.

• You should not use ethambutol if you are allergic to it.
• You may not be able to take ethambutol if you cannot recognize or report any changes in your vision.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
• Do not take ethambutol in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever used tuberculosis medicine before. Your dose may be different if you have been treated for tuberculosis in the past.
• Ethambutol may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Your blood cells, kidney function, and liver function may also need to be checked.
• Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Avoid taking an antacid containing aluminum hydroxide within 4 hours after you take ethambutol.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid long-term use of this medication.
• Ethambutol may cause live bacterial vaccines to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication.

It is best taken on an empty stomach. If you get an upset stomach, try taking it with small portions of food. Your urine, tears and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discolored. Avoid taking hormone-based birth control methods as Rifampicin may decrease their effectiveness.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of diabetes, nerve problems (because of the increased incidence of peripheral neuropathy with Isoniazid), kidney, HIV, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. Avoid consuming tyramine containing food items such as cheese, red wine, beer, certain meats and sausages, liver, sour cream. Otherwise it may cause high blood pressure. Monitor liver function and blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ISONIAZID over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Slurred Speech, Eyes Blurred Vision, Hallucinations, Difficulty Breathing, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination, Fruity Odor On Breath

Common Side-Effects

PYRAZINAMIDE : Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Arms Joint Pain
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Indigestion, Color Blindness, Joint Pain, Head Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Ankles Joint Pain, Knees Joint Pain, Chills
RIFAMPICIN : Head Headache, Dizziness, Vomit, Nausea, Fever, Chills
ISONIAZID : Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Fatigue (tiredness), Hands Numbness, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Serious Side-Effects

PYRAZINAMIDE : Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized), Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Jaundice, Vision Problems, Acute Liver Failure, Eyes Change In Vision, Difficulty Breathing, Cough, Fever, Confusion, Hallucinations, Hands Tingling, Chest Pain, Gums Bleeding, Easy Bleeding, Decreased Urination, Upper Abdomen Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Body Pain, Face Swelling, Eyes Burn, Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

PYRAZINAMIDE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty Breathing
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Eyes Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Hands Burn
ISONIAZID : Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat Soreness, Mood Swings

Disease Interactions

ISONIAZID can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Alcoholism, Malnutrition, Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PYRAZINAMIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
RIFAMPICIN is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
ISONIAZID is categorized as: HYDRAZIDE DERIVATIVES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for FORECOX TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FORECOX FILM COATED TAB	INR 33.6 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ISONIAZID 150.0 MG
FORECOX TAB	INR 51.4 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225 MG, ISONIAZID 150 MG
R-CINEX EZ TAB	INR 42.5 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ISONIAZID 150.0 MG
TETRACOX TAB	INR 54.63 for 10 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ISONIAZID 150.0 MG
VICOX EZ TAB	INR 51.6 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ISONIAZID 150.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

4-D PLUS KIT	INR 16.48 for 1 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 1100 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 800 MG, RIFAMPICIN 600 MG, ISONIAZID 300 MG
4D KIT	INR 12.25 for 1 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
AC 4 KIT TABCAP	INR 15.07 for 5 TABCAPS	RIFAMPICIN 800.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , PYRAZINAMIDE
AFB 4 KIT	INR 14.61 for 1 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 75.0 MG
AKT FD 100MG/150MG/267MG/500MG TAB	INR 15 for 3 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 500.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 267.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150.0 MG, ISONIAZID 100.0 MG
AKT- FD TAB	INR 28.84 for	PYRAZINAMIDE 500 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 267 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150 MG, ISONIAZID 100 MG
AKT-4 KIT	INR 12.77 for	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 750 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450 MG, ISONIAZID 300 MG
AKURIT-4 FC-TAB	INR 22.58 for 10 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 400 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150 MG, ISONIAZID 75 MG
AKURIT-4 TAB	INR 47 for 10 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 400.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150.0 MG, ISONIAZID 75.0 MG
ANTICOX 4 KIT	INR 22.43 for 4 KIT	PYRAZINAMIDE 800.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 750.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
CAVITER RHE TAB	INR 68.34 for 10 TABLETS	ISONIAZID 250.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 120.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 80.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE
COX 4 KIT	INR 14.88 for 1 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
COXINA 4 KIT	INR 11.25 for 4 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
COXINA 4 TAB	INR 11.6 for 3 TABLETS	RIFAMPICIN , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE
COXTER KIT 4 TAB	INR 11.9 for 4 TABLETS	ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE
COXWIN 4 TAB	INR 10.74 for 4 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 1500.0 MG, ISONIAZID 800.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 300.0 MG
COXWIN 4FD TAB	INR 45.1 for 6 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
CX 5 TAB	INR 15.83 for 5 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
EXACT 4 TAB	INR 35.55 for 10 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
FORECOX 150	INR 36.9 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 500 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150 MG, ISONIAZID 100 MG
FORECOX KIT	INR 16 for 1 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
INFEZ 4 TAB	INR 13.83 for 3 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
MONITOR 4 TAB	INR 23.47 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 400.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150.0 MG, ISONIAZID 75.0 MG
MONTO 4 TAB	INR 11.95 for 2 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 1500.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
MYCODOT 4 KIT	INR 58.48 for 16 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
MYCOTUBE PLUS TAB	INR 53.57 for 6 TABLETS	ISONIAZID 750.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 150.0 MG
R-CINEX-EZ FC-TAB	INR 37.34 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225 MG, ISONIAZID 150 MG
RF 4 KIT	INR 13.31 for 4 KIT	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
RIFACOM EZ TAB	INR 19.19 for 4 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
RIPE FORTE KIT	INR 19 for 1 KIT	PYRAZINAMIDE 1500.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 600.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 10.0 MG
RIPE KIT	INR 14.3 for 1 KIT	PYRAZINAMIDE 1500.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 800.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 10.0 MG
RIPE-FD TAB	INR 35 for 4 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 750.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 400.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 225.0 MG, ISONIAZID 150.0 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 10.0 MG
SCC 4 LW PLUS POUCH	INR 10.9 for 1 POUCH	PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , ISONIAZID , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE
SCC 4 LW POUCH	INR 10.45 for 1 POUCH	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
SCC 4 PLUS POUCH	INR 12.4 for 1 POUCH	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
SCC 4 POUCH	INR 11.89 for 1 GM POUCH	RIFAMPICIN , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE
SCC KIT	INR 10.3 for 3 KIT	RIFAMPICIN , PYRAZINAMIDE , ISONIAZID , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE
SCC TAB	INR 208.62 for 1 TABLET	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , ISONIAZID
STANEX 4 TAB	INR 41.14 for 6 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
SUNIDOT KIT	INR 21.58 for 1 KIT	RIFAMPICIN , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
TER 4 TAB	INR 21.57 for 1 TABLET	PYRAZINAMIDE 800.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 750.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 450.0 MG, ISONIAZID 300.0 MG
TRAC 4 TAB	INR 28.25 for 6 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 400.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150.0 MG, ISONIAZID 75.0 MG
VICOX 4 TAB	INR 56 for 10 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE 400.0 MG, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE 275.0 MG, RIFAMPICIN 150.0 MG, ISONIAZID 75.0 MG
WOKEX 4 KIT	INR 9.93 for 1 KIT	VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN
WOKEX 4 PLUS TAB	INR 25 for 5 TABLETS	PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID
WOKEXY FD TAB	INR 19.67 for 10 TABLETS	ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , RIFAMPICIN , VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)
ZYRIFA CAP	INR 44.57 for 10 CAPSULES	ISONIAZID , PYRAZINAMIDE , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE , RIFAMPICIN
ZYRIFA KID TAB	INR 11.9 for 10 TABLETS	ISONIAZID , RIFAMPICIN , PYRAZINAMIDE , ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE