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About Prothicid Tablet

PROTHIONAMIDE belongs to a class of medications known as anti-tuberculosis (antibiotics) drugs primarily used to treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs and can spread to other body parts like the brain and spine.

PROTHIONAMIDE consists of a medicine called Prothionamide. Prothionamide is clinically effective in treating TB; the precise mechanisms of action remain unknown, but a cell-based activation method causes an inhibiting complex.

Follow the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, preferably at the same time every day. Finish the full course of treatment and do not skip any doses even if you start feeling good. Discontinuing its use on your own can result in treatment failure and the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis, leading to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, take it at the earliest. However, do not take a double dose or overdose to fulfil missed dose as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, increased salivation, metallic taste in their mouth, headache, dizziness, and drowsiness as side effects of this medicine. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or worsen. It is advised to take antacids containing aluminium at least 4 hours before or after taking PROTHIONAMIDE to avoid drug interaction.

If you are allergic to PROTHIONAMIDE or any other medicines. Consult your doctor before taking PROTHIONAMIDE if you are pregnant. Avoid breastfeeding while taking PROTHIONAMIDE as it passes into breast milk. Take PROTHIONAMIDE with caution if you have diabetes. PROTHIONAMIDE may rarely cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution if you experience these signs. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PROTHIONAMIDE as it might lead to liver problems or mental/mood changes. Do not take PROTHIONAMIDE if you have severe liver disease. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience/notice confusion, seizure, dark urine, or clay-coloured stools after taking PROTHIONAMIDE.

Uses of Prothicid Tablet

PROTHIONAMIDE is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

Medicinal Benefits of Prothicid Tablet

PROTHIONAMIDE consists of a medicine called Prothionamide. Prothionamide is clinically effective in treating TB; the precise mechanisms of action remain unknown, but a cell-based activation method causes an inhibiting complex.

Directions for Use

Take PROTHIONAMIDE with or without food or as advised by your doctor. Swallow PROTHIONAMIDE as a whole; do not crush or chew the tablet. The dose and duration of PROTHIONAMIDE can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection.

Side Effects of Prothicid Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Metallic taste in your mouth
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before starting PROTHIONAMIDE, please inform your doctor if you have a medical history, especially of: liver disease, underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), kidney disease, or eye problems (such as optic neuritis, cataracts). Take PROTHIONAMIDE with caution if you have diabetes. PROTHIONAMIDE may lower your blood sugar levels. Also, check your blood sugar level regularly as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking PROTHIONAMIDE if you are pregnant. This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Avoid breastfeeding while taking PROTHIONAMIDE as it passes into breast milk. PROTHIONAMIDE may cause dizziness, and vision problems, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PROTHIONAMIDE as it might lead to liver problems or mental/mood changes.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PROTHIONAMIDE may interact with other antituberculosis agents/ antibiotics (e.g. Isoniazid, P-amino salicylic acid, Cycloserine, and Rifampicin). The relevance of a particular drug interaction varies from person to person. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication and also inform all your medical conditions and ongoing therapies to your doctor before prescribing this medication. By considering these, your doctor may check the drug interactions before prescribing this medication.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PROTHIONAMIDE may interact with liver disease, vision problems, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Consuming alcohol along with PROTHIONAMIDE is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.

PREGNANCY

Not enough scientific data is available for PROTHIONAMIDE. Hence it is best to consult a doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

Not enough scientific data is available for PROTHIONAMIDE. Hence it is best to consult a doctor.

DRIVING

Patients who experience dizziness or lightheadedness while receiving PROTHIONAMIDE should refrain from operating machinery.

LIVER

There is limited information available on the use of PROTHIONAMIDE in patients with liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Please consult your doctor.

KIDNEY

There is limited information available on the use of PROTHIONAMIDE in patients with Kidney disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing them to you. Please consult your doctor.