Prothionamide (Prothionamide)
Overview of Prothionamide
Prothionamide used in the treatment of tuberculous (T.B.). The actions, uses similar to ethionamide.
Indication of Prothionamide
Prothionamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Leprosy, Tuberculosis.
Contraindication of Prothionamide
Prothionamide is contraindicated in conditions like Hepatic disease,General dose,Chronic resistant vaginal candidiasis.
Side Effects of Prothionamide
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Prothionamide, which give rise to further complications include Liver damage, Hepatitis, GI dysfunction.,Prothionamide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Convulsions, Hepatitis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Prothionamide therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Prothionamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Sleepiness, Headache, Insomnia, Depression, Paresthesias.
Precautions of Prothionamide
Prothionamide should not be given to patients with severe liver disease. It is suggested that Prothionamide should be avoided during pregnancy or in women of child bearing potentials unless the benefits outweigh its possible hazards.