Ethionamide

Uses	Tuberculosis
Therapy	Anti-Tubercular
Side Effects	Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Gastric Irritation, Orthostatic Hypotension Weakness, Depression

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Molecule Description

Ethionamide is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of tuberculosis.

Uses

It is a part of a second-line regimen for treatment of active tuberculosis
To treat Leprosy

Contraindications

When should one not use Ethionamide

You are suffering from severe liver disease.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Increased saliva
Metallic taste in the mouth
Loss of appetite
Stomach pain
Sores in the mouth
Liver problems
Tingling or numbness of hands and feet

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is probably unsafe to use this medicine during pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

It must be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers as data on safety are unavailable Your doctor will prescribe this medicine to you if the benefits outweigh the risks

Driving

Taking this medicine may cause a headache. Drive only when you feel comfortable.

Alcohol

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine. It is known to cause side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Your symptoms do not improve even after 2 to 3 weeks or if they continuously become worse
You have an underactive thyroid or diabetes
You consume alcohol

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine works by stopping the growth of cells of tuberculosis bacteria by destroying their cell walls; this prevents them from growing and hence controls the tuberculosis infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of Ethionamide when taken with food, so consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

Dosage

Overdose

Promptly seek emergency medical attention. Overdose of Ethionamide may include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen or reduced appetite.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose of medicine as early as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is too late and follow the regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Give a detailed account of your medical and surgical history. Also, inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal preparations and nutritional supplements that you may be taking before starting this medication. Inform the doctor of allergies, if any.

If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly and keep your doctor informed about the same.

This medicine should not be given for the children below 12 years of age.

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