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About Akurit Kid Tablet
Akurit Kid Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow.
Akurit Kid Tablet contains Rifampicin, and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
In some cases, Akurit Kid Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.
Let your doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Akurit Kid Tablet. Keep your doctor informed about your child's health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.
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Akurit Kid Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-tuberculosis drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Akurit Kid Tablet contains two anti-mycobacterial agents, Rifampicin and Isoniazid. Rifampicin inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity in the bacteria. Isoniazid inhibits the biosynthesis of mycolic acid, which is the major component of the cell wall. Together, Akurit Kid Tablet kills Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
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Do not give Akurit Kid Tablet to the child if he/she is allergic to any of the components in Akurit Kid Tablet, if he/she has acute liver disease, drug-induced liver disease, if the child has experienced liver damage linked to rifampicin or isoniazid, or if the child is taking anti-fungal (voriconazole) or medicines for HIV infection (protease inhibitors). Akurit Kid Tablet may cause liver damage; consult your doctor if the child experiences symptoms such as unexplained loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, persistent fatigue for more than 3 days, abdominal pain and tenderness. Consult a doctor if your child gets flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, or muscle ache. Inform the doctor if your child has HIV infection, epilepsy, psychiatric disorder, diabetes, porphyria, phenylketonuria (metabolic disorder), peripheral neuropathy (tingling sensation in hands and feet), kidney or liver problems, if your child is allergic to ethionamide or niacin (nicotinic acid), or if your child is taking cortisone or any cortisone-like drug.
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Akurit Kid Tablet works by killing Mycobacterium tuberculosis which causes TB (tuberculosis).
Akurit Kid Tablet may cause reddish-orange discolouration of body fluids such as tears, sputum and urine; this is not harmful and does not require medical attention. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Akurit Kid Tablet might stain soft contact lenses. The child should use spectacles and avoid wearing contact lens while taking Akurit Kid Tablet.
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Tuberculosis (TB): Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs, but it can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacteria named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious disease which can spread to others through small droplets released into the air by a person suffering from tuberculosis. Symptoms include a cough that lasts for a few weeks, pain while coughing or with normal breathing, unexplained fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and weight.