Tibizim
Composition for Tibizim Products
Tibizim Products are primarily used for
Tuberculosis (TB)Products for Tibizim
Tibizim 750mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹46.8
Not Available
Substitute brands for Tibizim
About Tibizim Products
Tibizim Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tibizim are Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Joint pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain.
Severe
Side Effects of Tibizim are Fever, General discomfort, Liver tenderness, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Enlarged spleen, Decreased appetite, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Discomfort when urinating.
How Tibizim Products work
Pyrazinamide is an antitubercular medicine. In the body, it gets converted to pyrazinoic acid. This pyrazinoic acid inhibits fatty acid synthase I (bacterial enzyme), which is essential for bacterial growth. Thus, it works as a bacteriocidal to prohibit their growth and treats tuberculosis.
In Depth Information for Tibizim Products
- Tibizim along with other medications effectively treats tuberculosis.
- Do not to forget a dose, as this increases the risk of the bacteria becoming resistant to the medicine, and also increases the risk of getting side effects.
- Your doctor may check your liver function before starting treatment and regularly thereafter. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
- Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Tibizim as this may increase the risk of side effects on the liver.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method (such as condoms or a diaphragm) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Tibizim as it may make hormonal contraceptives such as the pill less effective.
Patient Concerns about Tibizim Products
Frequently asked questions about Tibizim Products
Q. What is Tibizim 750mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Tibizim 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used in combination with other antibiotics in the treatment of tuberculosis
Q. Is Tibizim 750mg Tablet bactericidal?
Tibizim 750mg Tablet is both a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal antibiotic. It stops the growth of bacteria (bacteriostatic) in certain cases and kills (bactericidal) the tuberculosis causing bacteria in other cases
Q. How does Tibizim 750mg Tablet work/treat tuberculosis?
Tibizim 750mg Tablet kills or stops growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The exact mechanism of action for Tibizim 750mg Tablet is not known
Q. How does Tibizim 750mg Tablet cause hyperuricemia and gout?
Following oral intake of Tibizim 750mg Tablet, it gets converted in the body to pyrazinoic acid (active chemical form of Tibizim 750mg Tablet). Pyrazinoic acid blocks the excretion of urates (salt form of uric acid) by the kidneys. This causes an increase in blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia). Excess uric acid accumulation between joints causes pain, swelling, redness and stiffness in joints (gout).