Ethide Tablet is typically prescribed alongside other tuberculosis medications to effectively treat the infection It is particularly useful when the bacteria causing the tuberculosis have become resistant to other antibacterial drugs It is crucial to follow the prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor The tablet can be taken with or without food but it is preferable to take it at the same time every day It is important not to skip any doses and to complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better Stopping the medication prematurely can lead to treatment failure and the development of drugresistant tuberculosis which can result in severe 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 continue with your regular dosing schedule Doubling the dose should be avoided as it may increase the likelihood of experiencing side effects Some individuals may experience side effects such as loss of appetite nausea vomiting gastric irritation inflammation of the stomach lining and a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing orthostatic hypotension If you are concerned about these side effects or if they persist it is recommended to consult your doctor Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as Ethide Tablet may lower blood sugar levels Diabetic patients should regularly monitor their blood sugar levels Additionally your doctor may monitor your liver function vision and thyroid function while you are on treatment with this medication Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Ethide Tablet

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Available in 2 variations

Ethide Tablet 12s

Ethide Tablet 12s

Ethide Tablet 12s

Ethionamide (250mg)

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Ethide Tablet 6s

Ethide Tablet 6s

Ethide Tablet 6s

Ethionamide (250mg)

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Related Faqs

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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).

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Are there any precautions that I should take while taking Etamid 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 Etamid. 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).

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Why is Ethiocid 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. Ethiocid, kanamycin, ciprofloxacin, etc.) are used. Second-line medicines have more side effects and are the second choice in terms of effectiveness.

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