food interaction for Mycotuf Tablet

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pregnancy interaction for Mycotuf Tablet

lactation interaction for Mycotuf Tablet

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Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Mycotuf 250mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Mycotuf 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mycotuf 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Mycotuf 250mg Tablet

Ethionamide(250mg)

Mycotuf tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

How mycotuf tablet works

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

Common side effects of mycotuf tablet

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Mycotuf Tablet

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  • Ethide Tablet
    (6 tablets in strip)
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    Rs. 14.35/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 88.77
    pay 5% more per Tablet
  • Ethomid Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 16.10/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 165.87
    pay 18% more per Tablet
  • Myobid 250 Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Panacea Biotec Ltd
    Rs. 15.60/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 160.40
    pay 14% more per Tablet
  • Ethio 250mg Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 16/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 165
    pay 17% more per Tablet
  • Thiomid E 250mg Tablet
    (6 tablets in strip)
    United Biotech Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 12.27/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 75.90
    save 10% more per Tablet

Expert advice FOR Mycotuf Tablet

  • Ethionamide is effective at treating tuberculosis when taken together with other antibacterial drugs.
  • It has to be taken for several months in order for it work properly (usually 6 months).
  • Take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It can lower your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar regularly.
  • Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication.
  • Do not stop taking Ethionamide even if you start to feel better. Stopping early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can be life-threatening and lead to other serious health risks.

Frequently asked questions FOR Mycotuf 250mg Tablet

Ethionamide

Q. What is Mycotuf 250mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Mycotuf 250mg Tablet 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.
Q. Why is Mycotuf 250mg Tablet 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. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet, kanamycin, ciprofloxacin, etc.) are used. Second-line medicines have more side effects and are the second choice in terms of effectiveness.
Q. Are there any precautions that I should take while taking Mycotuf 250mg Tablet 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 Mycotuf 250mg Tablet. 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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Q. For how long do I need to take Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?
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.
Q. 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 Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may affect your liver. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet can also alter your blood glucose levels and thyroid hormone levels. Therefore, monitoring is required.
Q. What are the symptoms which are suggestive of liver toxicity caused by Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?
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.
Q. Is it necessary to take pyridoxine with Mycotuf 250mg Tablet?
Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 that helps to prevent nerve damage, which may occur with the use of Mycotuf 250mg Tablet. The symptoms of nerve damage are numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet.
Q. My friend is taking Mycotuf 250mg Tablet 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 Mycotuf 250mg Tablet or other medicines that she is taking for TB. Mycotuf 250mg Tablet may cause depression, confusion, aggression, abnormal thinking, and even hallucinations. You should speak to her family or doctor and help her out.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)