Generic for Seromycin for Tuberculosis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cycloserine

Category - Antibiotic medication

Indications

Tuberculosis
Generic Seromycin is indicated to treat tuberculosis (TB). Cycloserine (Generic Seromycin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Generic Seromycin kills or interferes with the growth of bacteria that cause tuberculosis.

Generic for Seromycin Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Seromycin is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Seromycin should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Kidney disease
Mental illness
Seizures (convulsions)

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Seromycin. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Ethionamide
Isoniazid, INH
Pyridoxine, vitamin B 6

Generic for Seromycin Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSeromycin
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Seromycin for tuberculosis is 500 mg to1 g daily in divided doses monitored by blood levels. The initial adult dosage most frequently given is 250 mg twice daily at 12-hour intervals for the first 2 weeks. A daily dosage of 1 g should not be exceeded.

Generic for Seromycin Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Seromycin side Effects include anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, drowsiness and irritability, nervousness, possible suicidal thoughts.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Seromycin.

Generic for Seromycin and Pregnancy

Generic Seromycin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. Do consult your doctor before using Generic Seromycin during pregnancy.

Generic for Seromycin and Breastfeeding

Generic Seromycin passes into the breast milk. However, it Ethionamide has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Generic for Seromycin and Pediatric

Generic Seromycin is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Generic for Seromycin and Geriatric

Generic Seromycin is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Seromycin serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.