Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine
Information about Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine Uses
Rifampicin+Isoniazid+Piperine is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine works
Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine is a combination of three medicines. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are antibiotics. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce. Piperine is an enzyme. It works by increasing blood supply and helping the body produce substances that fight pain and swelling.
Common side effects of Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine
Nausea, Vomiting, Dark colored urine, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Salivation, Watery eyes
Available Medicine for Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine
Expert advice for Rifampicin + Isoniazid + Piperine
- Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids and a healthy diet while taking the medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking medication as it may cause increased side effects.