Prothionamide

Prothionamide is a drug that is mostly used for effective treatment of tuberculosis. It may also be a potent medication in certain cases of leprosy. It helps slowing down the spread of the disease by inhibiting further growth of bacteria and other pathogens. There are significant improvements in condition that has been reported by several patients. The mechanism of working of this drug is similar to that of ethionamides.

The drug is available in the form of tablets, mostly for oral ingestion. This medicine belongs to the thiocarbamide group of derivatives.

The side effects of Prothionamide are commonly nausea, vomiting and severe bouts of headache. The drug may also trigger depression, confusion and hallucinations. The medicine may also lead to certain hormonal disturbances causing disruptions in the menstrual cycle. In some patients, there have been cases of rapid increase in bilirubin in the blood and peripheral neuropathy. In some rare cases, incorrect dosage may lead to jaundice. It may also increase saliva production, cause adverse reactions on the skin and sometimes lead to impotence in males.

Prothionamide is not recommended for women who are pregnant or lactating. They must also be avoided in patients suffering from diabetes, high pressure or severe liver disease.

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.

• Loss Of Appetite

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Gastric Irritation

• Orthostatic Hypotension

• Depression

• Weakness

• 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?

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

• 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 doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

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

• Does this affect liver function?

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

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 Prothionamide, 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.

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 Prothionamide as ingredient

• Prothicid Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Pethide 250Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Prothicid 250Mg Tablet

  Themis Medicare Ltd

• Protomid 250Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Prothiobin 250Mg Tablet

  Medispan Ltd

• Mycotuf P 250Mg Tablet

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Md Pride 250Mg Tablet

  Maneesh 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.

Prothionamide is proficient in the treatment of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, M. leprae, and M. avium complex infections. With nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) it forms covalent adducts which inhibit M. tuberculosis and M. leprae InhA.

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.