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Ethio 250mg Tablet

by Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Ethionamide (250mg)

₹165₹165

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Ethio 250mg Tablet

Introduction to Ethio 250mg Tablet

Ethio 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.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose, as it may increase the 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. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better.

Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Safety Advice for Ethio 250mg Tablet

  • Moderate risk
  • High risk
  • Safe
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It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ethio 250mg Tablet.

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Ethio 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.

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Ethio 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.

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Ethio 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>Ethio 250mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness or a headache, that can impair your ability to drive.

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Ethio 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ethio 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with end stage kidney disease.

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Ethio 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethio 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Ethio 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

How Ethio 250mg Tablet works

Ethio 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

How To Use Ethio 250mg Tablet

  • 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. Ethio 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Ethio 250mg Tablet

  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastric irritation
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Weakness
  • Depression
  • Sleepiness

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FAQ's on Ethio 250mg Tablet

Are there any precautions that I should take while taking Ethio so that I respond to the treatment?

It is very important that you take the medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe at least two more medicines to be taken with Ethio. Take all the prescribed medicines as per the instructions and do not miss or stop the treatment on your own. Missing doses and stopping the treatment without consulting the doctor are the major causes of treatment failure and drug resistance (not responding to the medication).

Is it necessary to take pyridoxine with Ethio?

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 that helps to prevent nerve damage, which may occur with the use of Ethio. The symptoms of nerve damage are numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet.

Why has my doctor asked me to get blood tests done regularly?

The blood tests are done to check if your liver is functioning properly or not, since Ethio may affect your liver. Ethio can also alter your blood glucose levels and thyroid hormone levels. Therefore, monitoring is required.

What are the symptoms which are suggestive of liver toxicity caused by Ethio?

If you develop symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eye white), dark urine, discolored stools, pain and tenderness in the upper right abdomen, inform your doctor immediately. These could be the signs of liver toxicity.

Why is Ethio called a second line drug?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a difficult infection to treat and when it is detected for the first time, first-line drugs are used. Generally, the appropriate use of first-line drugs (e.g. isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and streptomycin) can effectively cure TB. But, if the patient does not respond to first-line medicines, then second-line medicines (e.g. Ethio, kanamycin, ciprofloxacin, etc.) are used. Second-line medicines have more side effects and are the second choice in terms of effectiveness.

For how long do I need to take Ethio?

Your doctor will decide the duration of your treatment depending upon your response to the treatment. The doctor will observe your maximum improvement by evaluating you clinically as well as your blood tests.

What is Ethio? What is it used for?

Ethio is an antibiotic. It is used as a second-line medicine in combination with other anti-tuberculosis medicines for the treatment of all forms of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

My friend is taking Ethio and other medicines for TB. I have noticed that sometimes she acts very aggressively. Is it because of the disease or the treatment?

These changes could be due to Ethio or other medicines that she is taking for TB. Ethio may cause depression, confusion, aggression, abnormal thinking, and even hallucinations. You should speak to her family or doctor and help her out.

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Ethio 250mg Tablet

by Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Ethionamide (250mg)

₹165₹165

0% off
Ethio 250mg Tablet

Ethio 250mg Tablet

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