Seromycin
Cycloserine capsules for tuberculosis. It blocks bacterial cell wall formation, which disrupts the TB bacteria's growth.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cycloserine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 250mg
This listing uses Seromycin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Seromycin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Seromycin details
- Condition
- Tuberculosis
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Anti-tuberculosis agent
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cycloserine; epilepsy; severe renal impairment
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- tremor; confusion; vertigo
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- n/a
- Duration
- n/a
- Storage instructions
- Store in a tightly closed container.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Ethionamide
Precautions and warnings
monitor for neurological and psychiatric effects; supplementation with vitamin B6 recommended
Serious side effects
seizures, requires immediate medical attention; psychosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cycloserine capsules for tuberculosis. It blocks bacterial cell wall formation, which disrupts the TB bacteria's growth.
Mechanism of action
Cycloserine inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by acting as an analogue of D-alanine.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Seromycin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cycloserine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.