Ethionamide: how to take it safely
Trecator
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), alongside other medicines.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
- Take it every day and finish the full course.
When to take it
Take it at the same times each day, as prescribed.
Take it with
With food to reduce nausea.
What to avoid
- Missing doses or stopping early.
- Alcohol.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, diabetes or thyroid problems.
- Pregnancy.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, metallic taste, loss of appetite.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, numbness or tingling, or severe mood changes: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.