Pretomanid: how to take it safely
Pretomanid
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats very drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB), used together with bedaquiline and linezolid.
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 once a day at the same time.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Missing doses or stopping early. This can lead to drug-resistant TB.
- Alcohol.
- Tell your pharmacist about all medicines you take.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems or nerve problems.
Possible side effects
Nausea, headache, acne, loss of appetite.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, numbness or tingling, vision changes or unusual bruising: 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.