concox 800mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is concox 800mg tablet used for?
Actol 800mg Tablet (Ethambutol) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Ethambutol (800mg), which Inhibits arabinosyl transferase (emb) involved in cell wall synthesis of mycobac. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ethambutol
- Manufacturer: Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ concox 800mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Treatment of tuberculosis (in combination with other antitubercular agents); atypical mycobacterial infections.
Off-label uses: Treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection; prophylaxis in HIV patients.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ethambutol |
| Brand Name | Actol 800mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits arabinosyl transferase (emb) involved in cell wall synthesis of mycobacteria, leading to inhibition of cell wall formation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take concox 800mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of concox 800mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Optic neuritis (decreased visual acuity, color blindness)
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Hepatotoxicity
- Thrombocytopenia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Lactic acidosis
- Renal failure
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum hydroxide | Major | Decreased absorption of ethambutol |
| Isoniazid | Major | Increased risk of peripheral neuropathy |
| Rifampin | Major | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
| Ethionamide | Moderate | Additive optic neuropathy risk |
| Pyrazinamide | Moderate | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
| Probenecid | Minor | Decreased renal excretion of ethambutol |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Aluminum hydroxide
- Isoniazid
- Rifampin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Ethionamide
- Pyrazinamide
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Probenecid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may decrease absorption; take on an empty stomach if possible.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to ethambutol; optic neuritis; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Visual acuity and color vision tests (baseline and monthly); renal function; liver function tests; serum uric acid.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Induce vomiting or gastric lavage; supportive care; monitor for optic toxicity and renal function.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.