Review the side-effects of Ethionamide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomatitis, loss of appetite
Nervous System: Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, psychiatric disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, headache and seizure
Eye: Blurring of vision, double vision, optic neuropathy
Liver: Hepatitis, jaundice
Cardiovascular: Low blood pressure
Others: Skin reactions, impotence, reduced white blood cell and platelet counts, allergic reactions, joint pain
• It is important to complete the course of the tuberculosis medicines even if the patient is feeling well.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomatitis, loss of appetite
Nervous System: Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, psychiatric disturbances, peripheral neuropathy, headache and seizure
Eye: Blurring of vision, double vision, optic neuropathy
Liver: Hepatitis, jaundice
Cardiovascular: Low blood pressure
Others: Skin reactions, impotence, reduced white blood cell and platelet counts, allergic reactions, joint pain
Other Precautions :
• Do not use the drug during pregnancy.• It is important to complete the course of the tuberculosis medicines even if the patient is feeling well.
