INTRODUCTION ABOUT AKT 2 TABLET

AKT 2 TABLET is a combination of Isoniazid and Rifampicin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antitubercular agents. It is used to manage tuberculosis and bacterial infection of membranes covering the brain, and spinal cord. It is also used to manage contagious disease of skin, nerves, mucous membrane, and other conditions in affected individuals.

AKT 2 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Isoniazid, and/or Rifampicin. Before taking AKT 2 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming surgery, and/or suffering from pre-existing diseases, liver problems (such as cirrhosis of liver)/kidney problems (such as renal insufficiency).

AKT 2 TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. It is also advised to be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk.

AKT 2 TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65years and above) after consulting the doctor. 

The most common side effects of taking AKT 2 TABLET are hypersensitivity reaction (associated with signs such as skin rash, red itchy welt, and/or shortness of breath), loss of vision/hearing, flu-like syndrome, and/or arthralgia (joint stiffness). Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.

• Manage tuberculosis and bacterial infection of membranes covering the brain, and spinal cord
• Manage contagious disease of skin, nerves, mucous membrane, and other conditions in affected individuals

AKT 2 TABLET manages tuberculosis infection, where Rifampicin works by inactivating bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) resulting in its destruction and Isoniazid works by managing the bacteria to form its own protective covering leading to its death thus managing tuberculosis in affected individuals.

Tablet, Capsule:

Take AKT 2 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow AKT 2 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of the medicine depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

• oral contraceptive medicines (used to manage pregnancy) Ex. desogestrel, ethinyl estradiol

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AKT 2 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.

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