Etamid 250mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Mark India
Salt Composition
Ethionamide (250mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Etamid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat and prevent tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and other parts of the body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Etamid 250mg Tablet is usually given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etamid 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension) as side effects of this medicine.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Etamid 250mg Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Etamid 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Etamid 250mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Etamid 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Monitor your blood sugar regularly if you have diabetes. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
