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Solonex Tablet
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Product introduction
Solonex Tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and inactive (latent) TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body). It works by killing the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
It is an antibiotic.
It is an antibiotic.
Uses of Solonex Tablet
Benefits of Solonex Tablet
In Tuberculosis (TB)
Solonex Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Solonex Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Solonex
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
- Skin rash
- Lethargy
- Increased liver enzymes
How to use Solonex 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. Solonex Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Avoid Solonex Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Avoid Solonex Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Solonex Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Solonex Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Solonex Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Solonex Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Solonex Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.
Solonex Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Solonex Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Solonex Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Solonex Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Solonex Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Solonex Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Solonex Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Solonex Tablet to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It is best taken on an empty stomach.
- You must also take a vitamin B6 supplement while on Solonex Tablet.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience vision changes, loss of appetite, tiredness, stomach pain, nausea or vomiting, yellow skin or eyes or dark-colored urine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nicotinic acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Mycolic acid inhibitors- INH
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Solonex Tablet
Once A Day
98%
Twice A Day
2%
What are you using Solonex Tablet for?
Tuberculosis *
100%
*Tuberculosis (TB)
How much was the improvement?
Average
38%
Poor
33%
Excellent
29%
What were the side-effects while using Solonex Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Increased liv*
50%
*No Side Effect, Increased liver enzymes
How do you take Solonex Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Solonex Tablet on price
Not Expensive
89%
Average
11%
FAQs
Q. Is Solonex Tablet an antibiotic?
Solonex Tablet is an antibiotic used in the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis or TB (a serious infection caused by bacteria that affects the lungs and in certain cases other parts of the body)
Q. Is Solonex Tablet chemotherapy/chemotherapy drug?
Solonex Tablet is a primary antibiotic used for treatment of tuberculosis. Do not confuse it with chemotherapy or chemo drugs used for the treatment of cancer
Q. Is Solonex Tablet bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Solonex Tablet is a bacteriostatic antibiotic. It stops or suppresses growth of tuberculosis causing bacteria by interfering with the formation of protective outer covering (cell wall) which is essential for their growth
Q. Is Solonex Tablet safe?
Yes. Solonex Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Solonex Tablet a MAOI?
Solonex Tablet has very weak inhibitory activity on enzymes monoamine oxidases (MAO); however it is not used as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Q. Is Solonex Tablet a sulfa drug?
No. The chemical structure and mechanism of action of Solonex Tablet is different from sulfa drugs
Q. Is Solonex Tablet an inducer or inhibitor?
Solonex Tablet is an inhibitor (decreases activity) of an important liver enzyme system that is responsible for the final processing and elimination of several drugs from the body
Q. Can I take isoniazid with ibuprofen/Benadryl/Nyquil/Aleve/Mucinex/amoxicillin?
There no known serious drug interactions of isoniazid with ibuprofen, paracetamol (trade name: Tylenol), naproxen (trade name: Aleve), amoxicillin or any active drug present in Nyquil or Mucinex. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects
Q. Does Solonex Tablet cause weight loss/weight gain/hair loss/diarrhea/affect menstruation?
Changes in body weight (gain/loss), hair loss, diarrhea or changes in menstruation are not among the known side effects of Solonex Tablet. You may experience few of these side effects while on multi drug (including Solonex Tablet) treatment for tuberculosis
Q. Does Solonex Tablet cause acne/make you tired/cause constipation?
You may experience unusual tiredness, constipation or acne while on treatment with Solonex Tablet. Please inform your doctor about all the medication you are currently taking to avoid interactions that may reduce effectiveness of any treatment or aggravate side effects
Q. Does Solonex Tablet affect birth control?
Solonex Tablet has no known interaction with commonly used oral contraceptives (birth control pills). However, multidrug treatment for tuberculosis contains active drug rifampin that decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and hampers birth control.
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Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
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