Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
474.32

USED FOR:
Tuberculosis (TB)

COMPOSITION:
Cycloserine (250mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Cycloserine   250mg

Uses of Mycotuf C Tablet
Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

How to use Mycotuf C Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mycotuf C Tablet works
Mycotuf C 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Abnormal behavior, Confusion, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Retching, Difficulty in speaking, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Memory loss, Headache, Convulsion, Anemia, Stomach pain, Acne-like rash, Tingling sensation, Numbness, Irritation, Vertigo, Inflammation of a vein, Suicidal behaviors.

Expert advice for Mycotuf C Tablet

During cycloserine therapy, you should regularly monitor your blood cell counts, kidney and liver functions . 
Seek medical attention if you develop any severe allergic skin reactions. 
Do not drive or operate machinery as cycloserine may cause dizziness 
Do not consume alcohol along with cycloserine as it may worsen the side effects.
Do not consume this drug if you are allergic to cycloserine or any of its ingredients.
Do not consume this drug if you have severe kidney disorder, history of depression, severe anxiety, psychosis, fits, alcohol dependence, acute porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder that affects skin and other organs).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Mycotuf c a beta lactam?
No, Mycotuf c does not belong to the beta lactam class of antibiotics

Q. Does Mycotuf c affect the cell wall?
Mycotuf c inhibits bacterial growth by acting on bacterial cell wall. It does not affect human cells.