BEDAQUILINE

Overview

BEDAQUILINE is a Schedule H antibiotic.
Bedaquiline is an antibiotic that fights againist the bacteria and treat Bacterial infections and Tuberculosis.

Usage

BEDAQUILINE is generally used to treat: Tuberculosis
BEDAQUILINE can address symptoms like: Cough, Chest Pain

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: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

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

How Do I Take It?

BEDAQUILINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in the patients with history of Kidney or liver damage, Abnormal heart rythms or allergic reactions.
Monitor ECGs frequently.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BEDAQUILINE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

BEDAQUILINE : Headache, Dizziness, Polyarthralgia, Abdomen Pain, Chest Pain, Fever, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

BEDAQUILINE : Diarrhoea, Myalgia, Anorexia Nervosa, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Feet Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

BEDAQUILINE : Cardiac Arrest, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat

Food Interactions

Food increases the absorption of Bedaquiline. Therefore take this medication with food.

Disease Interactions

BEDAQUILINE can interfere with: Hepatic Encephalopathy, Kidney Infection

Technical Classification

BEDAQUILINE is categorized as: DIARYLQUINOLINES / ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

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