Pleural effusion

[ak1000]

I have been diagonised as Pleural effusion. I am taking R-cinex for the last four months, and it has to be continued for the next two months. At this stage can my wife become     pregnant? Will it have any side effects on her pregnancy because of me.

[ghanshyammm]

I m being treated for pleural effusion since last three month. for first 2 month i consumed AKT-4, prednisolone 20mg, multivitamine etc. I am taking R-cinex since a month.

   I am suffering from Joint pain in my legs and acne on my forhead since a month.

   Is it side effect of drugs? if yes will it vanis naturally?

[DrSylvesterMD]

Hi there,
You are probably being treated for Tuberculosis. Below is mentioned the list of anti-tubercular drugs and their common side effects but none of them are known to affect the infant if the father is on anti-tubercular medications.
1. Isoniazid: It is important for everyone to bear in mind not to consume alcohol while taking isoniazid. Some of the side effects of this drug include- rash, abnormal, hepatitis, sideroblastic anemia, peripheral neuropathy, headache, poor concentration, poor memory and depression.
2. Rifampicin: Certain adverse effects known to be caused by this drug are-Fever, gastrointestinal disturbances, rashes and immunological reactions. Liver damage, associated with jaundice, has also been reported and in some rare cases has led to death. At times bodily fluids, such as urine and tears, are known to become orange-red in color.
3. Pyrazinamide: The most common side affect of this drug (1%) is joint pains, and the most dangerous side effect is Hepatitis. Hepatitis is a dose related side effect, and since its dosage has been reduced, the occurrence of Hepatitis has greatly fallen. Other minor side effects include – nausea, vomiting, anorexia, skin rash, sideroblastic anemia, pruritus, dysuria, hyperuricemia, interstitial nephritis, malaise and fever.
4. Ethambutol: Optic neuritis, red-green color blindness, peripheral neuropathy and arthralgia are some of the side effects caused by ethambutol.
However after your infant is born be sure to have him/her immunized with BCG vaccine against tuberculosis.
If you have any further queries do get in touch with me.
Regards,
Dr Sylvester, MD