Ethikox 250mg Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Ethikox 250mg Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Ethikox 250mg Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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Salt Combination: Ethionamide (250mg)
Brand: Radicura Pharma pvt ltd
Uses: Tuberculosis (TB)

Description

Ethikox 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs
It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body
Ethikox 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Ethikox 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ethikox 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ethikox 250mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Ethikox 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ethikox 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.^Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Ethikox 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Ethikox 250mg Tablet may cause side effects such as drowsiness or a headache, that can impair your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ethikox 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.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ethikox 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ethikox 250mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Mycobacterial cell wall inhibitors-Ethambutol
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Nicotinic acid derivatives

Uses

Uses of Ethikox 250mg Tablet

In Tuberculosis (TB) Ethikox 250mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well
It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection
Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor
Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured
Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Ethikox 250mg Tablet, 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.

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