Trecator SC
Trecator SC (generic name: Ethionamide) medication is used to treat tuberculosis in combination with other anti-tuberculosis drugs. This drug may also be used for treating other mycobacterial infections.
Trecator Ethionamide is an antibacterial agent. It works by inhibiting or stopping the growth of TB cells, which results in cell death.
Before taking Trecator, tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), liver disease, diabetes. Limit alcohol intake since alcohol can increase the drowsiness effect of this medication and also affect your liver. Use caution when performing activities requiring alertness. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into human milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Trecator side effects
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness or metallic taste might occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Changing the time of the dosage may relieve some side effects. Unlikely but report promptly: depression. Very unlikely but report promptly: numbness or tingling of the hands and feet, seizures, shakiness, hallucinations, vision problems, yellowing of the eyes or skin, rash, mouth sores, sun sensitivity (“sunburn”), unusual bruising. Diabetics should monitor more closely for low blood sugar symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.