| Active Ingredient | Ethionamide |
| Brand | |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Ethionamide is a medicine used for treating tuberculosis in patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is taken together with other antibacterial drugs. Other anti-TB medicines listed in the catalogue include Ethambutol Tablet and Isoniazid Tablets.
Clinical Uses
Ethionamide is used for treating tuberculosis. This medicine only treats bacterial infection but is not effective for viral infection.
Dosage Options
Ethionamide is available in the dosage strength of 125mg and 250mg. The right dosage strength should be given by your doctor depending on your severity and health condition.
How It Works
Ethionamide works by targeting the mycolic acid which is essential component of the mycobacterial cell wall. The Mycolic acids are long chain fatty acids that offers a robust waxy outer layer making it impermeable to many medicines. This is why in cases where other medicines do not work, the use of Ethionamide can be helpful.
Side Effects
The common side effects of Ethionamide tablet include-
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Sores in the mouth
- Increase in salivation
- Headache
- Rash
- Stomach pain
Precautions & Warnings
- Your doctor will have to regularly do your blood test to check your liver health.
- If you have diabetes the use of this medicine can affect your blood glucose level.
- The use of this medicine can affect your eyesight. So gets your eyes checked before starting Ethionamide tablets.
- Ethionamide can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Avoid driving or using heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Pregnant and lactating women should use this medicine with caution after consulting a doctor.
Drug Interactions
The following are some of the medicines that can interact with Ethionamide tablets include-
- Omeprazole
- Ethambutol
- Isoniazid
- Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (Bcg) Vaccine
- Rifabutin
- Cycloserine
- Aminosalicylate Sodium
Note that this is not a complete list of all the possible drug interaction of Ethionamide tablet. Always consult a doctor before taking any medicine or supplement with Ethionamide.
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