Seromycin
Developed to alleviate tuberculosis infections to support bacterial clearance.
Strengths: 250mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Therapeutic class
Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Anti-tuberculosis agent
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cycloserine; epilepsy; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
tremor; confusion; vertigo
- Dosage forms
Capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
Developed to alleviate tuberculosis infections to support bacterial clearance.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Mylan
- Onset Time
n/a
- Duration
n/a
- Storage instructions
Store in a tightly closed container.
- Drug interactions
Alcohol; Ethionamide
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for neurological and psychiatric effects; supplementation with vitamin B6 recommended
Serious side effects
seizures — requires immediate medical attention; psychosis — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Cycloserine inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by acting as an analogue of D-alanine.
Seromycin
Developed to alleviate tuberculosis infections to support bacterial clearance.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cycloserine
- Listed indication(s): Tuberculosis
Available option
- 30 capsules - 250 mg789-250-mg-17966