Ethionamide Tablets
Ethionamide tablets for tuberculosis. They are used when first-line TB drugs cannot be used or have not worked.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Ethionamide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ethionamide Tablets vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ethionamide Tablets details
- Condition
- Tuberculosis
- Alternative names
- trecator
- Therapeutic class
- Isotonic Hydrazide Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antitubercular Agent
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; hypersensitivity to ethionamide
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; postural hypotension; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Isoniazid; Rifadin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe peripheral neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ethionamide tablets for tuberculosis. They are used when first-line TB drugs cannot be used or have not worked.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts cellular mycolic acid synthesis in the mycobacterial cell wall, preventing growth and cellular division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Ethionamide Tablets is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Ethionamide, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.