Capastat TM
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Active ingredients: capreomycin
Pack: Capastat 1 g powder for injection, 1 vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CAPASTAT capreomycin 1g (as sulfate) powder for injection vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Capreomycin, which is to be used concomitantly with other appropriate antituberculosis agents, is indicated in pulmonary infections caused by capreomycin-susceptible strains of M.tuberculosis when the primary agents (isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, aminosalicylic acid and streptomycin) have been ineffective or cannot be used because of toxicity or the presence of resistant tubercle bacilli. Susceptibility studies should be performed to determine the presence of a capreomycin-susceptible strain of M.tuberculosis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intramuscular
- A white lyophilised powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1g X 1 pack
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
