Ethionamide

Ethionamide is prescribed for the treatment of tuberculosis. The medicine is administered along with a combination of other anti-tuberculosis drugs in order to cure the severe form of the disease which has turned multi-drug resistant.

It is a safe and effective drug and belongs to the antibiotic class of medicines termed as thioamides. The drug functions by inhibiting the actions of mycolic acid. This drug is effective only in treating bacterial diseases and therefore will not be useful in case of viral infections or other parasites.

You must take the advice of your medical expert:

• if you are already pregnant
• if you are lactating mothers or planning a pregnancy
• if you are taking any medicine or any herbal dietary supplement
• if you are suffering from diabetes or any liver disorder

It is important to avoid smoking, tobacco or alcohol during the course of the treatment as the drug may interact with these substances and cause health complications. This medication is to be taken orally and is most potent and easily absorbed when taken along with food.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Tuberculosis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Loss Of Appetite

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Gastric Irritation

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Weakness

• Depression

• Sleepiness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medication may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time required to initiate its action is yet to be clinically established.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect of this medicine is not clinically established.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ethionamide as ingredient

• Ethiocid 250mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Ethimax 250mg Tablet

  Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Thiomid E 250Mg Tablet

  United Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Ethio 250Mg Tablet

  Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• SITROMIDE 250MG TABLET

  Scortis Lab Pvt Ltd

• Myobid 250Mg Tablet

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

• MD Thide 250mg Tablet

  Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ethide 250Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Ethomid 250Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Mycotuf 250Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of an antitubercular drug and is also a nicotinic acid derivative. Its working depends on the concentration of the drug at the point of the infection and how susceptible the infecting organism is. It inhibits the synthesis of an essential component of the bacterial cell wall.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with the following medicines which includes isoniazid, cycloserine and ethanol.

• Ques : What is Ethionamide?

  Ans : This medication belongs to the antibiotic class of medicines. It is prescribed for the treatment of tuberculosis.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Ethionamide before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Ethionamide?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Ethionamide empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ethionamide?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ethionamide- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ethionamide

• Ethionamide- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00609

• Ethionamide- TB Online [Internet]. tbonline.info 2011 [Cited 7 December 2019]. Available from:

  http://www.tbonline.info/posts/2011/8/24/ethionamide/