Buy Ethionamide
What is Ethionamide?
Ethionamide is an antibiotic medication used to treat tuberculosis. It is a second-line drug, meaning it is used when first-line drugs like isoniazid and rifampin do not work or are not tolerated. Ethionamide is part of a combination regimen for treating TB. It is available in a generic form or under the brand name Trecator.
Common Uses
Ethionamide is used to treat active tuberculosis (TB), including drug-resistant TB. It is usually taken in combination with other TB medications. Ethionamide helps to stop the growth of TB bacteria. This medication will not cure TB, but it can help control it.
Dosage and Direction
The recommended dosage of Ethionamide depends on your age, weight, medical condition, and response to treatment. The usual adult dose is 250 to 500 mg per day taken with food. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed. Your dose may be divided into two or three doses per day. It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Precautions
Ethionamide can cause serious side effects including hepatitis, liver failure, and seizures. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or any other medical condition. This medication can also cause a decrease in white blood cell counts. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Contraindications
Ethionamide is not recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Tell your doctor if you have anemia (low red blood cell counts) or liver disease. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medications, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects of Ethionamide include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, headache, dizziness, and fatigue. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms become severe or do not go away. Rarely, this medication can cause serious side effects, including liver failure, hepatitis, and seizures. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
Drug Interaction
Ethionamide may interact with other medications. Tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, illegal, recreational, herbal, nutritional, and dietary drugs you are taking, especially antacids, warfarin, ritonavir, and acetaminophen. Do not start or stop any medications without your doctor's approval.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Ethionamide, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at one time.
Overdose
If you overdose on Ethionamide, seek medical attention right away. Symptoms of an Ethionamide overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and seizures.
Storage
Store Ethionamide at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and pets.
Disclaimer
This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this article.
