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Introduction to Ethide Tablet 6s

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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Why is Ethide 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. Ethide, 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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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 Ethide may affect your liver. Ethide can also alter your blood glucose levels and thyroid hormone levels. Therefore, monitoring is required.

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What is Ethide? What is it used for?

Ethide 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.

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What are the symptoms which are suggestive of liver toxicity caused by Ethide?

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.

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Is it necessary to take pyridoxine with Ethide?

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 that helps to prevent nerve damage, which may occur with the use of Ethide. The symptoms of nerve damage are numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet.

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My friend is taking Ethide 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 Ethide or other medicines that she is taking for TB. Ethide may cause depression, confusion, aggression, abnormal thinking, and even hallucinations. You should speak to her family or doctor and help her out.

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