ETHIONAMIDE

(e thye on AM ide) Brand: Trecator

What is the most significant information I must know about ethionamide?

• Take all of the ethionamide that has been predesigned for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve till the infection is completely treated.

Ethionamide may reason stomach upset, a loss of appetite, a metallic taste in your mouth, or overweening salivation (mouth watering). Notify your doctor if these side effects are persistent or severe.

What is ethionamide?

Ethionamide is an antibiotic. It prevents the growth of bacteria in your body.

Ethionamide is used to treat tuberculosis (TB).

Ethionamide may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

Who must not take ethionamide?

• Till taking this medicine, speak your doctor if you

· have ever had an allergic reaction to ethionamide;

· have liver malady; or

· have diabetes mellitus.

• You may not be able to take ethionamide, or you may require a lower doze or particular monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• It is not known whether ethionamide will harm an unborn child. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• It is also not known whether ethionamide will harm a nursing child. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take ethionamide?

• Take ethionamide exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

Ethionamide can be taken with or without food. Taking ethionamide with food may decrease stomach upset.

• Take all of the ethionamide that has been predesigned for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve till the infection is completely treated.

Ethionamide is generally combined with one or more another tuberculosis medicines.

• Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your following regularly scheduled doze, skip the missed doze and take the following one as directed. Do not take a double doze of this medication.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Symptoms of an ethionamide overdose are unknown.

What must I avoid while taking ethionamide?

• There are no restrictions on foods, beverages, or activities during treatment with ethionamide unless your doctor directs otherwise.

What are the possible side effects of ethionamide?

• If you experience any of the next serious side effects, stop taking ethionamide and search abnormal medical attention:

· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives);

· yellow skin or eyes;

· dark urine;

· numbness or tingling in your hands or feet;

· seizures;

· blurred or double vision; or

· confusion or emergency behavior.

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take ethionamide and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite;

· a metallic taste in your mouth;

· overweening salivation;

· diarrhea;

· unusual fatigue or weakness;

· headache;

· mild dizziness;

· tremors (shaking); or

· a rash.

• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect ethionamide?

• The risk of seizures may be heighten when ethionamide is used in combination with cycloserine (Seromycin) or isoniazid (Nydrazid). Particular monitoring may be necessary if you are taking a combination of these medicines.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with ethionamide. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking or using any another prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about ethionamide written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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