Description
| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Tetrastar 500mg Capsule. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Use of Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is not harmful in short-term because milk levels are low. Prolonged or repeated use may cause staining of babies dental enamel or bone deposition of Tetrastar 500mg Capsule. |
| Expert Advice | Your doctor has prescribed Tetrastar to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Tetrastar with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take calcium, antacids or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Tetrastar. Discontinue Tetrastar and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach. |
| Driving | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tetrastar 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tetrastar 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Tetrastar 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. |
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