Ethionamide is an antibacterial agent that is used for treating tuberculosis (TB) infections in combination with other medicines. Ethionamide may be also administered to treat other conditions as determined by your physician. Ethionamide is. The mechanism of its action is inhibiting and stopping the growth of TB cells.
You should not use Ethionamide in case you have conditions mentioned below: you are allergic to any ingredient in Ethionamide; you have severe liver disease.
In such cases it is obligatory to consult with your doctor or health care provider before taking this medicine.
Before using Ethionamide you should tell your doctor if you have any medical conditions listed below: you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding a baby; you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances; you have diabetes, liver problems, or vision problems.
Be aware that Ethionamide may interact with some medicines. However, no specific interactions with Ethionamide are known at this time.
Consult with your health care provider in case you are taking any other drugs. To prevent any complications you should check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Ethionamide
You should use it as recommended by your doctor. In case stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. Other drugs may be taken in combination with Ethionamide.
In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is nearing time for the next on, do not double the dose to catch up. Ask your health care provider for extra information about Ethionamide usage.
Important safety information
Ethionamide may lead to dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be increased by alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever. To prevent them, try to sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down if you have first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications because that may lead to drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while using Ethionamide. Ethionamide may elevate the alcohol action and depressants effects. Consult with your pharmacist in case you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Try to avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths because Ethionamide may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing in case you want to prevent such impacts.
Ethionamide is not effective for treatment of viral infections (eg, the common cold). It is effective only against bacteria.
It is necessary to complete the full course of treatment by Ethionamide. It prevents the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Ethionamide and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
A vitamin B supplement may be recommended to take while using Ethionamide.
Diabetes patients should check blood sugar levels closely as Ethionamide may affect your blood sugar. Consult with your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
To monitor your progress or to check for side effects lab tests, including blood sugar, thyroid function tests, liver function tests, and vision tests, may be performed. Follow all doctor and lab appointments strictly.
Do not use Ethionamide in children younger than 12 years of age as safety and effectiveness in this group have not been proved. In some circumstances, use in children may be warranted if other medicines are not effective or are not tolerated.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING
In case you become pregnant or you are breast-feeding a baby, consult with your doctor and discuss the benefits and risks of taking Ethionamide. It is not clear whether Ethionamide passes into breast milk.
Possible side effects of Ethionamide
You should consult with your doctor if you have any of side effects especially bothersome listed below:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; increased salivation; loss of appetite; metallic taste; mouth sores; nausea; restlessness; stomach pain; vomiting; weight loss.
Seek emergency in case you have any of these severe side effects:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in sense of smell; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; low blood sugar (eg, increased heartbeat, headache, chills, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting); tingling of hands or feet; vision changes (eg, loss of vision); yellowing of the skin or eyes.
What is the expiration date of the pills?
This information is mentioned on each blister. The expiration date is 2 years from the date of manufacture.
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