Pronunciation: e-THYE-on-am-ide
Generic Name: Ethionamide
Brand Name: Trecator
Trecator is used for:
Treating tuberculosis (TB) infections in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Trecator is an antibacterial agent. It works by inhibiting or stopping the growth of TB cells, which results in cell death.
Do NOT use Trecator if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Trecator
- you have severe liver disease
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Trecator:
Some medical conditions may interact with Trecator. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have diabetes, liver problems, or vision problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Trecator. However, no specific interactions with Trecator are known at this time.
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Trecator may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Trecator:
Use Trecator as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Trecator may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Trecator should be taken in combination with other medicines.
- If you miss a dose of Trecator and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Trecator.
Important safety information:
- Trecator may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or taking other medications that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Trecator. Trecator will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
- Trecator may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Trecator. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.
- Trecator is effective only against bacteria. It is not effective for treating viral infections (eg, the common cold).
- It is important to use Trecator for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Trecator and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Trecator and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
- You may be required to take a vitamin B supplement while taking Trecator.
- Diabetes patients - Trecator may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.
- LAB TESTS, including blood sugar, thyroid function tests, liver function tests, and vision tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Trecator should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed. In some cases, use in children may be warranted if other medicines are not effective or are not tolerated.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Trecator during pregnancy. It is unknown if Trecator is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Trecator, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Trecator:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; increased salivation; loss of appetite; metallic taste; mouth sores; nausea; restlessness; stomach pain; vomiting; weight loss.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in sense of smell; depression; easy bruising or bleeding; low blood sugar (eg, increased heartbeat, headache, chills, sweating, tremor, increased hunger, changes in vision, nervousness, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting); tingling of hands or feet; vision changes (eg, loss of vision); yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Trecator side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Trecator:
Store Trecator at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Trecator out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Trecator, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Trecator is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Trecator. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Trecator resources
- Trecator Side Effects (in more detail)
- Trecator Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Trecator Drug Interactions
- Trecator Support Group
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- Trecator Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Trecator Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Trecator Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Trecator Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Ethionamide Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
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