Ethionamide
Information about Ethionamide
Ethionamide Uses
Ethionamide is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
How Ethionamide works
Ethionamide is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Available Medicine for Ethionamide
EthideLupin Ltd
₹88 to ₹1992 variant(s)
EthomidMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1651 variant(s)
EthioConcept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1651 variant(s)
Thiomid EUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹751 variant(s)
MyobidPanacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹1601 variant(s)
EtomideVhb Life Sciences Inc
₹1141 variant(s)
TumidSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹801 variant(s)
EthimaxOverseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹711 variant(s)
MycotufCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1411 variant(s)
MD ThideManeesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹331 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ethionamide
- Ethionamide is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
- It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
- Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
- Do not stop taking Ethionamide even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.