Generic for Trecator-SC for Tuberculosis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Ethionamide

Category - Antibacterial, antimycobacterial medication

Indications

Tuberculosis
Generic Trecator-SC is indicated to treat tuberculosis (TB). Ethionamide (Generic Trecator-SC) is used in combination with other medicines. This is an antibacterial medication.

Generic for Trecator-SC Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Trecator-SC 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 Trecator-SC should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diabetes mellitus
Liver problems

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

Cycloserine

Generic for Trecator-SC Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTrecator-SC
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Trecator-SC for tuberculosis is 250 milligrams (mg) every eight to twelve hours. Generic Trecator-SC must be taken with other medicines to treat tuberculosis.

Generic for Trecator-SC Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Trecator-SC side Effects include clumsiness or unsteadiness, confusion, mental depression, mood or other mental changes, numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in hands and feet and yellow eyes or skin.

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 Trecator-SC.

Generic for Trecator-SC and Pregnancy

Studies do not indicate whether Generic Treacator-SC is likely to cause any harm to the fetus. It is better to talk to your doctor before using generic Trecator-SC if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Generic for Trecator-SC and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Trecator-SC passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Trecator-SC and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Trecator-SC in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Trecator-SC and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Trecator-SC in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Trecator-SC 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.