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Ethio 250mg Tablet

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Ethio 250mg Tablet

Introduction to Ethio 250mg Tablet

Ethio 250mg Tablet is commonly used in combination with other tuberculosis medicines It is prescribed when the bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial drugs Your doctor will determine the appropriate dosage and duration of treatment It is recommended to take this medicine with or without food preferably at the same time each day It is important not to skip any doses and to complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better Ending the treatment prematurely can result in treatment failure and the development of drugresistant tuberculosis which can lead to serious health complications If you happen to miss a dose take it as soon as possible However if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as it may increase the risk of side effects Some individuals may experience side effects such as loss of appetite nausea vomiting gastric irritation inflammation of the stomach lining and orthostatic hypotension sudden lowering of blood pressure upon standing while taking this medicine If these side effects concern you or do not improve please consult your doctor Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as this medicine can lower blood sugar levels Diabetic patients should regularly monitor their blood sugar levels Your doctor may also monitor your liver function vision and thyroid function during the course of treatment with this medicine Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine
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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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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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For how long do I need to take Ethide?

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.

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Is it necessary to take pyridoxine with Ethio?

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

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