Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Terizidone(250mg)
Tericox Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. You should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine include confusion, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, dizziness, convulsions (fits), slurred speech, depression, and tremors. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine. Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests while undergoing treatment with this medicine.
Terizidone belongs to class of drugs called antimycobacterials. Terizidone acts by preventing cell wall synthesis by inhibiting two necessary enzymes.
13 After oral administration of 250–750 mg, terizidone reaches maximum concentration within 3 hours with absorption rate constant (ka) in the range 1.17–1.36 h−1. The distribution volume is high, ranging between 113 and 246 L, while clearance is in the range 2.49–6.4 L h−1.
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 Tericox
Confusion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Headache
Dizziness
Convulsion
Slurred speech
Depression
Tremors
Contraindications Relative contraindications include seizure disorder, psychotic disease or alcohol abuse. Monitoring Peak concentrations should be obtained within the first 1–2 weeks of therapy and monitored serially during therapy. The peak concentration should be kept below 35 mcg/ml.
Information regarding the use of Tericox Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tericox Capsule.
Information regarding the use of Tericox Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Terizidone has been used in trials studying the treatment of Tuberculosis, HIV Infections, Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis, and Extensively-drug Resistant Tuberculosis.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you take any depression medicines.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol and limit the use of cheese and fish while using TERIZIDONE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using TERIZIDONE, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, heart problems, anxiety, severe depression, frequent seizure (fits) episodes, and alcohol use.
Tericox Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Tericox Capsule, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Tericox Capsule is used along with other medicines for the treatment of drug resistant tuberculosis.
It is best to take it on an empty stomach. If taken with food, avoid large fatty meals.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Your doctor may also prescribe vitamin B6 supplements while you are on treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tericox Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
Q. Can I stop taking Tericox Capsule when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Tericox Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. How long does Tericox Capsule takes to work?
Usually, Tericox Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some months to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Are there any foods to be avoided while taking Tericox Capsule?
Tericox Capsule should never be taken with high-fat containing foods. This is because its absorption is reduced when taken with high-fat foods. Tericox Capsule is best taken without food. However, it may be taken with an orange juice.
Q. Can I take alcohol while taking Tericox Capsule?
No. Alcohol should not be taken while taking Tericox Capsule You are more likely to experience serious side effects such as seizures if you drink alcohol while taking this medicine. Additionally, alcohol may make the side effects of Tericox Capsule such as dizziness and drowsiness more severe. So,it is advised not to take alcohol while taking Tericox Capsule.
