R-Cin Suspension

R-Cin Suspension is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines to fight serious infections. R-Cin Suspension may also be given to people who are carriers (people who are infected, yet do not show any signs and symptoms of infection). It should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. It should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like low blood platelets, headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and fever. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine. You may be regularly monitored with blood tests for liver function tests while using this medicine.

• Tuberculosis (TB)

R-Cin Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by inactivating a bacterial enzyme (RNA-polymerase) which is required by bacteria to make essential proteins and to reproduce.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. R-Cin Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

• Low blood platelets
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Skin rash
• Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
• Headache
• Chills
• Paradoxical reactions
• Increased aspartate aminotransferase
• Increased alanine aminotransferase
• Increased bilirubin in the blood

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with R-Cin Suspension.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

R-Cin Suspension 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

R-Cin Suspension 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.

DrivingUNSAFE

R-Cin Suspension may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel dizzy or faint, have problems with vision or have other side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

R-Cin Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of R-Cin Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of R-Cin Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of R-Cin Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Macrolactams

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

RNA polymerase inhibitors- Rifamycins