Description
Composition Bedaquiline (100mg)
Primary Use Serious bacterial infections
Medicine Overview of BQNat Tablet
Uses of BQNat Tablet
Bedaquiline is used in the treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). It is used in the treatment of tuberculosis in the lung caused by bacteria that are not killed by the most commonly used antibiotics to treat tuberculosis.
BQNat Tablet side effects
Common
Diarrhoea, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting.
How to use BQNat Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. BQNat 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid BQNat 100mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How BQNat Tablet works
Bedaquiline is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
In Depth Information on BQNat Tablet
Expert advice for BQNat Tablet
- Your doctor has prescribed BQNat to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Notify your doctor if you’re taking depression medications before you start taking BQNat.
- Avoid high amounts of cheese, alcohol, or soy sauce when taking BQNat because it can raise your blood pressure to a dangerous level.
BQNat Tablet related warnings
Special precautions for BQNat Tablet
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
BQNat 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
BQNat 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
BQNat 100mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
SAFE
BQNat 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of BQNat 100mg Tablet is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
BQNat 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of BQNat 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of BQNat 100mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
