Trecator-sc (Ethionamide)

What is Trecator-sc?

Trecator-sc (ethionamide) is an effective anti-TB drug.

In what kind of disease treatment, Trecator-sc is helpful?

The medicine is well known for its efficacy in healing of tuberculosis of the lungs (in case of intolerance or ineffectiveness of other anti-TB drugs); ethionamide is also used to treat leprosy.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Trecator-sc?

• Hypersensitivity
• Gestation
• Hepatic impairment
• Kids under 14

 The remedy is not prohibited in case of the listed below illnesses, but should be applied with caution

• Diabetes mellitus
• Epilepsy

How should I take Trecator-sc?

You will get an instruction for use when you purchase the medication (similarly, if you buy generic Trecator-sc online with no prescription). Often during treatment the sick starts to feel good. During this period, against the background of relatively good health there is a desire to stop taking Trecator-sc. This is a very great danger for future recovery. Failure to comply with the terms of treatment and interruption of the course leads to the next consequence: the remaining bacteria can cause new episode of the sickness and acquire resistance to the particular remedy. Always keep regular intervals between receptions. It is a crucial condition for maintaining a constant Trecator-sc concentration in the blood. Tablets need to be washed down with a glass of pure water. It is not encouraged to use for these purposes milk and dairy products, as well as tea, coffee and juices. Diet regimen does not matter.  Tablets in any case shouldn’t be chewed or bitten.

Trecator-sc dosage information

Full grown people: initial dose — 0.25 g; after 5 days dose must be raised to 0.5 g / day; after another 5 days — up to 0.75-1g.  The average daily intake makes 0.5-1 g

Kids: 10-20 mg / kg.

What may interact with?

Trecator- sc may exacerbate some negative effects (convulsions) of other anti-TB medications.

In case of joint use with cycloserine enhanced the risk of neurotoxic adverse events (especially in sick with neurological or mental infringements in anamnesis).

Must be avoided co-administration of medications that have hepatotoxic effects.

The combined use of prothionamide is impractical because of the cross-resistance of TB mycobacteria to these medications.

What should I watch for while taking Trecator-sc?

Prior to the therapy and every 2-4 weeks during it is necessary to monitor the activity of liver transaminases. In the case of joint use with pyrazinamide more frequent monitoring is needed.

A common mistake often made by people far from medicine, is that when they miss a scheduled reception, they double the next dose to "catch up." This is absolutely unnecessary and even dangerous. Receiving a large dose can only induce intoxication. Smarter option is to just skip the reception if to the next scheduled dose remains a very little time.

It should give up fatty foods, fried, smoked and canned foods, avoid alcohol and acidic fruits. In the diet include more vegetables, sweet fruit and white bread.

Alcohol is a product containing organic compound — ethyl alcohol that enters into chemical interaction with antibiotics. Substances formed by these compounds cause severe poisoning of the organism and can cause queasiness, vomiting, convulsions, and even death by intoxication.

Trecator-sc side effects

Collateral actions noted below are provided for general information so the sick is could have a better understanding of his (her) condition. Please do not think that you will experience everything that is mentioned in this list. When the medication is in clinical trials, experts are required to fix each negative outcome, even if it is manifested in one person in ten thousand. In fact, the probability of certain stated conditions is very low:

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gastralgia, flatulence, jaundice, anorexia, stomatitis, peripheral neuritis, optic neuritis, orthostatic hypotension, thrombocytopenia, gynecomastia, reduced potency, a deficiency of pyridoxine, mental disorders and irregular menstruation, symptoms of hypovitaminosis the B6, allergic reactions (skin rash).

Where can I keep Trecator-sc?

Hold the pills inside the original container. Expiration time of the tablets that have been unpacked may be significantly reduced. Do not store the medication in the washroom, on the window sills or in the car. High humidity and direct sunlight can make the remedy unsuitable for use. Take care that kids will not be able to find or reach the medicine. When buying the drug, always check the expiration date. The use of medicines after their expiration date can be life-threatening. Store at temperatures below 20 °C. You can easily purchase generic medicine in your nearest Australia drugstore or buy Generic Trecator-sc online.