Ethionamide Tablets
utilized to target tuberculosis bacteria indicated to relieve mycobacterial infection pressure.
Strengths: 250mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Antitubercular Agent
- Pharmacological class
Thiamide
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity; severe hepatic impairment
- Precautions and warnings
monitor liver function regularly; requires vitamin B6 supplementation
- Minor side effects
nausea; metallic taste; anorexia
- Moderate side effects
peripheral neuropathy; vision changes; hepatitis
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Onset Time
2–4 hours
- Duration
12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Drug interactions
isoniazid; alcohol
- Age restrictions
Use under strict clinical supervisor guidance.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Discuss risks with your physician before treatment initiation.
Serious side effects
optic neuritis — requires immediate medical attention; psychotic disturbances — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to target tuberculosis bacteria indicated to relieve mycobacterial infection pressure.
Mechanism of action
Ethionamide inhibits the synthesis of mycolic acid in the mycobacterial cell wall, disrupting cellular integrity in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Ethionamide Tablets
utilized to target tuberculosis bacteria indicated to relieve mycobacterial infection pressure.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ethionamide
- Listed indication(s): Tuberculosis
Available option
- 30 tablets - 250 mg1378-250-mg-16540